Great to hear some feedback on this issue.

Can anyone comment further on Toyota's release date of 2008 for Third Version Hybrids?

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"The king of hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius, will offer a third generation hybrid drive for the 2008 model according to reports from Japan.

According to one report, the new hybrid drive will offer new batteries that will be lighter than the current generation and will offer greater performance. The second generation Prius provided a significant increase in performance compared to the first generation, increasing battery power by 1.5 times. Thus far it has been stated that the new drive, "will cut prices for eco-friendly vehicles, reduce fuel costs and slash production expenses, company sources said."

Many analysts have noted that soon hybrid batteries will move from NiMH batteries to lithium-ion, but it has not been reported if this change will occur in time for the third generation Toyota hybrid drive.

Nonetheless, this could put Toyota far above the hybrid pack."

http://www.hybridcarblog.com/2005/11...s-in-2008.html