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To: charlief who wrote (6411)	8/22/2001 3:29:16 PM
From: Krowbar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8393

Charlie, Ford's hydrogen ICE car will use pressure tank hydrogen storage at first, but I still don't think that cars will be built for the mass market with potential pressure tank bombs when a safe and more efficient alternative is available with hydride storage. Note the mention below of an "upgraded" fuel storage system that they are working on. Could it be hydride? We don't know yet. "The vehicle is currently equipped with a conventional fuel storage system containing 87 liters of hydrogen at a pressure of 3,600 psi for an operating range of 62 miles. Engineers will soon install an upgraded fuel storage system designed to increase range to 150 miles or more." evworld.com Del

To: charlief who wrote (6411)	8/22/2001 3:44:42 PM
From: Krowbar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8393

Toyota Adds Third HEV to Product Lineup Source: Jiji Press English News Service - Aug 22,2001 Tokyo, Aug. 20 (Jiji Press)--Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday released the Crown Royal Saloon powered by a combination of an electric motor and a gasoline engine, adding an eco-friendly hybrid version to its Crown luxury passenger car lineup.... ....The auto giant aims to expand annual production of hybrid vehicles to 300,000 units in 2005 from current 30,000 units, amid hopes for growing market demand against a backdrop of public concern over the environment, the officials said. evworld.com This is probably more significant for us as these hybrids will be using NiMH batteries. I expect our lawsuit against Matsushita to be in our favor, which would mean royalties on each hybrid sold. Del