Toyota may develop PHEV's

An industry newsletter reports that Toyota may be reconsidering its "no plug-in" mantra and be developing plug-in hybrids for the US, although the company still remains concerned about battery limitations. A Toyota presentation at the Tokyo Motor Show outlined the benefits of plug-ins, according to the story in Inside Fuels and Vehicles.

The report suggests that Toyota may partner with Pacific Gas & Electric on the battery component, an approach not without precedent. Mitsubishi, for example, is working with Tokyo Electric on batteries and a recharging system for its new electric vehicle.

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