Toyota Set to Develop Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle; Battery Would Power Auto On Local Roadways

The ColumbianJuly 20, 2006

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WASHINGTON -- Toyota sees a future in plugging in vehicles -- instead of simply pulling in for gas.

Already a leader in the hybrid market with its Prius sedan, Toyota Motor Corp. plans to develop a hybrid vehicle that will run locally on batteries charged by a typical 120-volt outlet before switching over to a gasoline engine for longer hauls.

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Toyota Set to Develop Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle; Battery Would Power Auto On Local Roadways

The technology is far from being ready -- and there's no timeline for when such cars might be offered for sale.

Still, the automaker is taking a...

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