I don't think it is a production limit as much as the Prius is likely to see more competition. BTW, I'm looking at the NHW11 batteries and I really don't see them limited except by possible patent holder requirements. If I understand the timing, by 2015, it will be over and we'll see NiMH batteries like nobody's business.

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