Hybrid News

Syclone · 10-18-2006, 08:42 AM

I just received this in an email from Hybrid enews this morning. Very interesting!

http://www.toyotamail.com/v?xJHWHncEcvPqWHWvJv

ScottY · 10-18-2006, 10:18 AM

Thanks for sharing syclone.

From the Q&A with Gary E. Smith, the national service technology manager at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. He mention about the aftermarket plug-in mods, I think it's worth to point out...

Quote:

Q: What about the third-party suppliers who are converting Prius and some other hybrids to plug-in use?

GS: Toyota's current hybrids are not designed for larger traction batteries, and the company discourages these modifications, which void the vehicle's warranty. The conversions that I'm aware of are very costly, add significant weight to the vehicle, and have not gone through the rigors of full engineering evaluation such as brake balance, crash testing and durability. [/b]

http://www.toyota.com/html/hybridsynergyvi...ml?url=readmore

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10-18-2006, 08:42 AM	#1
Syclone Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 490 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just received this in an email from Hybrid enews this morning. Very interesting! http://www.toyotamail.com/v?xJHWHncEcvPqWHWvJv