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Old 12-28-2009, 01:23 PM   #166
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube View Post
I've seen many articles claiming that the pollution impact from the mining, manufacture, and transport of the nickel for the manufacture of the nickel metal hydride batteries of the Prius is more harmful to the environment than your average gas guzzler. Hopefully Toyota comes out with a lithium solution sooner or later.
Did you read this thread? This has been addressed, and yes, I agree... (as per a previous post) that lithium is much better and on the way.... (the Volt is going to use Lithium as is the Leaf).
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