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Jan 22, 2006

Toyota "borrowed hybrid design" from 50 mph human powered car

"Twike's battery system was quite unique until Toyota borrowed the basic design for its hybrid electric Prius sedan, which has a single pack with 240 nickel metal hydride (NiMh) batteries.

The Twike is a true hybird using human power to charge batteries. The Twike is a human-electric hybrid vehicle designed to carry two passengers comfortably through any weather with speed and style, and without harmful emissions of any kind. http://twike.us/

Read more here: EV World: The World of Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Fuel Cell and Alternative Fuel Vehicles