Is Toyota's Hybrid Technology Mature?
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Toyota's hybrid technology is relatively mature. Toyota initially applied its hybrid technology in its luxury brand, Lexus. As the automotive market competition intensifies and the cost of hybrid technology decreases, this technology has been extended to various Toyota-branded models across different price ranges, such as the Avalon, Camry, and Leiling. This demonstrates that its hybrid technology is highly stable and mature. Advantages of Toyota's hybrid technology: 1. Stability: Having been in the market for over 23 years, it boasts exceptional stability. A set of test data once showed that compared to a 10-year-old and a brand-new Prius battery, the performance degradation of Toyota's nickel-metal hydride battery is minimal. 2. Reliability: Toyota's nickel-metal hydride battery can withstand temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius without any change in battery properties, a feat that other hybrid systems, including lithium batteries, cannot achieve. 3. Energy Efficiency: This hybrid system is specifically designed for urban use. Compared to vehicles of the same displacement, it can save over 3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, demonstrating significant fuel efficiency.