Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Will stalls stall Hybrid growth?

When introducing a new technology into the automotive marketplace, any bad news can torpedo your project...which should be why the latest news from Toyota ought to concern those who advocate hybrid vehicles:

"...a software problem could be causing some Toyota Prius cars to stall at highway speeds. A Toyota spokesman said the company has sent a service notice to Prius owners, recommending they come in for a software upgrade."

In other Hybrid-related news, Tree Hugger asks, "How Green is your Hybrid?"