Toyota’s New Plug-in Hybrid Hits the Highways

Toyota Motor Corp. has received authorization, the first of its kind, for its new plug-in hybrid.

The car will be tested on public roads in Japan.

The car has a greater battery capacity and can be recharged through household outlets.

And….it has a very long cord.

The car runs longer on electricty-only mode, emits less carbon dioxide and saves on gasoline costs.

If the car is recharged at night, there are also lower nightime

power charges.

The challenge now is to boost the crusing range.

Eight new vehicles, Prius look-alikes, will hit the road to give Toyota the feedback it needs.

I wonder, does that long cord have a super spring rewinder?