Toyota to Mass-Produce Plug-In Hybrid in 2012… For $48,000!
Photo: Michael Graham Richard
Too Bad the Electric Range is Pathetic
Certainly, it’s a good thing that Toyota will start mass-producing a plug-in hybrid. But once you look at the numbers and specs, the news doesn’t sound quite as good anymore. The company plans to produce about 20,000-30,000 plug-in hybrids (almost certainly based on the 3rd generation Toyota Prius), but sadly, the PHEVs will only have a range of 20-30 km (12.4-18.6 miles). What the hell is that, Toyota? A smaller electric rang…