The Future of Hybrid Technology

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What is this discussion about? Hybrid Cars

What does the future hold? What breakthroughs are just around the corner? The current hybrids are just the starting point. Let's hear your thoughts on what automotive power is going to look like in the years to come!

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#1286 of 1335 Toyota to have a whole LINE of Priuses? COOL !!! by larsb Nov 03, 2006 (6:14 am)
More Prius body styles on the way Toyota is planning on expanding the Prius range with several new body-styles based on the trendy hybrid sedan. Currently Toyota is considering adding a wagon and a Smart-style city-car, with the possibility of a crossover hybrid utility vehicle in the future. The additional models will form the bulk of Toyota's campaign of selling one million hybrids worldwide. To that end, Toyota hopes to triple the number of hybrids it sells in the US, with the American market accounting for an anticipated half of that million-car target. We could expect the wagon to look essentially the same as the current sedan, only with a roof extending rearwards over the expanded cargo area, while the city-car will likely be an all-but-completely new model, riding on a much shorter wheelbase but with styling that immediately associates it with the rest of the Prius range.
#1287 of 1335 We can only hope ........................... by daysailer Nov 07, 2006 (3:54 am)
that perhaps one of them will provide handling approaching that of a competent automobile. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 11:08 am) larsb (Nov 07, 2006 11:36 am) gagrice (Nov 07, 2006 4:03 pm) terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 5:34 pm) gagrice (Nov 07, 2006 7:10 pm) and 3 more...
#1288 of 1335 Re: We can only hope ........................... [daysailer] by terry92270 Nov 07, 2006 (11:08 am)
Replying to: daysailer (Nov 07, 2006 3:54 am) Rolls Eyes Replies to this message: larsb (Nov 07, 2006 11:36 am)
#1289 of 1335 Re: We can only hope ........................... [terry92270] by larsb Nov 07, 2006 (11:36 am)
Replying to: terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 11:08 am) Ditto on the Rolling of the Ojos........
#1290 of 1335 Re: We can only hope ........................... [daysailer] by gagrice Nov 07, 2006 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: daysailer (Nov 07, 2006 3:54 am) I think you are preaching to a crowd that have no use for a good handling car. If it handles like a CamCord that's good enough. Good handling is better appreciated in the EU than the USA. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 5:34 pm) gagrice (Nov 07, 2006 7:10 pm) terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 9:09 pm) and 2 more...
#1291 of 1335 Re: We can only hope ........................... [gagrice] by terry92270 Nov 07, 2006 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Nov 07, 2006 4:03 pm) There are many discounted tickets to anywhere in the EU. Maybe we could start a fund...... Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 07, 2006 7:10 pm) terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 9:09 pm) gagrice (Nov 08, 2006 6:45 am) and 1 more...
#1292 of 1335 Re: We can only hope ........................... [terry92270] by gagrice Nov 07, 2006 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 5:34 pm) If you have been around here very long you would know that larsb does not think handling is important in a car. That mileage and emissions are far more important. I happen to disagree. The Japanese cars are more built for utility. The German cars for safety and road handling. But if you want to donate a trip to the EU I would be happy to take it. I've never had the pleasure. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Nov 07, 2006 9:09 pm) gagrice (Nov 08, 2006 6:45 am) terry92270 (Nov 08, 2006 12:28 pm)
#1293 of 1335 Re: We can only hope ........................... [gagrice] by terry92270 Nov 07, 2006 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Nov 07, 2006 7:10 pm) Well I just fall in the middle of you two, where most users are, I guess....we don't want to drive a wind-up cart or enclosed motorcycle, but won't appreciate a 440. I have been a posting member here for only two years (since 10/18/2004) and reading since 2003....just a newb, I know..... The vast majority of cars sold in the EU are not performance vehicles, but more the type Larsb would appreciate....small, cramped, noisy and good on fuel economy..... Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 08, 2006 6:45 am) terry92270 (Nov 08, 2006 12:28 pm)
#1294 of 1335 My comment was actually a serious one.............. by daysailer Nov 08, 2006 (3:51 am)
since the dismal handling of the Prius has been its greatest criticism. It has been the brunt of ridicule in the pages of Road & Track for years where its handling has been described as "pitiful", among other things. Replies to this message: tpe (Nov 08, 2006 4:41 am) daysailer (Nov 08, 2006 5:11 am) tpe (Nov 08, 2006 6:02 am) and 1 more... terry92270 (Nov 08, 2006 6:25 am) kdhspyder (Nov 12, 2006 7:27 am) gagrice (Nov 12, 2006 9:11 pm) tpe (Nov 17, 2006 5:19 am) and 5 more...
#1295 of 1335 Re: My comment was actually a serious one.............. [daysailer] by tpe Nov 08, 2006 (4:41 am)
Replying to: daysailer (Nov 08, 2006 3:51 am) ridicule in the pages of Road & Track for years where its handling has been described as "pitiful", among other things. R&T represents the perspective of the driving enthusiast. Consumer Reports tested the Prius and rated it's handling as competent, meaning average. Their biggest complaint was vague steering. So you're correct. The handling isn't great but you've got to realize that isn't a high priority for a lot of people. For this group its a non-factor. Chances are if you are driving any vehicle near the limits of its handling capabilities you better hope the cop you whiz by is taking one of his donut breaks. Replies to this message: daysailer (Nov 08, 2006 5:11 am) tpe (Nov 08, 2006 6:02 am) daysailer (Nov 08, 2006 7:30 am)