Possibly some of the rancor is in response to this story - which shows
A123 (partly owned by GM) batteries being put into a Prius!
Toyota hates the "aftermarket" conversion situation ....
http://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/19181/
Jed Rothwell wrote:
Here is an interesting item cited by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Toyota has belittled GM's approach to plug-in electric vehicles. See:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/09/toyota-takes-a-.html#more
"Toyota Takes A Swipe at GM's E-Flex"
Rivalry is a good sign. It means the automakers are beginning to take
this market seriously.
- Jed