"The challenge is how to expand hybrid technology to more models and more lines," Masatami Takimoto, Toyota's executive vice president in charge of advanced power train and engine technology, said at the company's new steel and glass global headquarters. "My personal desire is to put the hybrid to all the models. But it cannot be done overnight, only step by step."
Some drivers have said that the actual mileage of the Prius, Toyota's third-most -popular car in the United States after the Camry and Corolla, often falls short of its federal economy rating. But Mr. Takimoto, responding to that criticism, said, "The majority of customers say that their second-generation Prius gets much better mileage than their old car."
This means big news and improvements for the HCH, HAH (Honda Accord Hybrid), the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius, Toyota High Lander, and the Lexus 400H. Who knows wat they are going to do to them.
The Future of Japanese Hybrids discussed
