Big U.S. demand for Toyota Motor's Prius hybrid sedan has prompted the Japanese carmaker to hike the model's production, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Toyota, which currently makes 47,000 per year, could double that number, most likely by opening a second production site.
Yes, definitely. I don't expect the Prius hype to subside until there are plenty of hybrids on the market, which will be at least until the end of 2004. Even then, you won't be able to get one right away.
Originally posted by Jason@Jul 25th 2004 @ 8:51 PM Yes, definitely. I don't expect the Prius hype to subside until there are plenty of hybrids on the market, which will be at least until the end of 2004. Even then, you won't be able to get one right away.
This is all great news for the long run...but sucks for us right now Either way, I'm happy that the Prius is catching on with the American public. I'm sure a lot of Toyota's management is expressing a collective "whew" right now.
Either way, I'm happy that the Prius is catching on with the American public. I'm sure a lot of Toyota's management is expressing a collective "whew" right now.
