Featured Next Gen Toyota Hybrid Batteries to Arrive in 2027

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Aug 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    #1 Tideland Prius, Aug 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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    No technical details from Toyota, but my guess is that they are expanding the bi-polar format used in the Jazz NiMH pack to Li-ion and the rest of line up.

    Toyota's statement on performance is in reference to the battery. That does not automatically mean improved performance of the car. Designers could choose the leverage the new tech to reduce car cost at the expense of potential performance improvements.
     
    #3 Trollbait, Aug 7, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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    Having a well-maintained, low-miles 2010, it crossed my mind, it's a good place to be, to let the new tech arrive, get implemented, bugs worked out. Be a "late adopter". Somewhat analogous to keeping a generous following distance. Rambling, I know. Posed the idea to Google AI.

    On the other hand:

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    #4 Mendel Leisk, Aug 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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    who's making their batteries these days? the problem with waiting for tech is that you'll always be waiting.
    does 2027 mean the new models this year?
     
    #5 bisco, Aug 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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