The future of cars is approaching rapidly and will soon be upon us. Toyota, one of the world’s leading car manufacturers vows to break the barrier by 2010 with the introduction of their plug-in hybrid car in Japan, the U.S. and Europe. This new generation of gas-electric cars will be equipped with lithium-ion batteries which are created to give the car more lasting power. The new hybrid, which has the ability to be “plugged in” at home will run longer than the already existing hybrids and will also be much cleaner. And with the threat of global warming continuing to rise, that is an important feature.

Toyota has partnered with Japan’s leading gas-electric automaker, Matsushita Electric Industrial for the creation of their new and more innovative car. According to Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe:

“Without focusing on measures to address global warming and energy issues, there can be no future for our auto business.”

This is one of the reasons the new hybrids have a chance of being successful, because their goal is not only to be economical, but to also be environmentally conscious. With the price of gas continuing to rise, fuel-efficient vehicles such as the hybrid are very popular amongst drivers. Over the last decade, Toyota has sold 1.5 million hybrids around the world. But since a hybrid may not be for everyone Toyota is also attempting to improve the mileage of its other models.

Toyota, which is close to taking over General Motors Corp. as the world’s top automaker, may have to watch their backs. In 2010 General Motors is planning on a Chevrolet Volt plug-in, and Nissan Motor Co. is also planning electric vehicles to be distributed in the U.S. and Japan. It appears that consumers will soon have a smorgasbord of environmentally friendly vehicles to choose from.

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