As we’ve seen at the Detroit Auto Show, electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular, but we know that many consumers are still wary of EVs, mainly because of range anxiety. Well, we have good news for you! Range anxiety could be a problem of the past thanks to a new battery currently in development by Toyota. The magnesium-sulfur battery holds twice as much energy as lithium-ion cells, meaning that electric vehicles could travel much further on a single charge.

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Toyota recently unveiled the FT-CH, a hybrid concept car that stands to one-up the Prius in terms of price and performance. A full two feet shorter than its predecessor, the compact hybrid is lighter, nimbler, and more fuel-efficient, making it great for city driving. Although it isn’t officially going into production just yet, Toyota is hinting at a production version that will be priced lower then the current Prius and part of a new ‘Prius Family’ of cars.

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The Toyota MR2 sportscar is hitting the road, remade from its older version into a Prius-inspired hybrid vehicle. The new MR2 will draw inspiration (and technology) from the iconic Toyota Prius, with the goal of creating a mass market hybrid sportscar that is as fun to drive as it is green.

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