If reports are to be believed, Toyota may have intentions to launch their iQ based all-electric vehicle into the market by 2010.

Almost no details have been released regarding the car but WorldCarFans suggests that it will feature a lithum ion battery, 4 in-wheel motors and a range of up to 93 miles. In terms of charging, the car will apparantely reach a full charge after 8 hours.

8 hours? Let’s hope those guys over at MIT get their rapid-recharge system out sooner rather than later.

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Citroen DS

At the forefront of technology, French auto giant PSA Peugeot-Citroen group is already previewing a number of concept vehicles carrying diesel engines and electric motors under its Hymotion4 nickname The carmaker has now substantiated that its first diesel-electric hybrid will arrive on the market in 2011 in the upcoming Citroen DS5 which is the third model in Citroen’s new range of cars, which will include a smaller DS3 and DS4.

As for the DS5, which will launch the diesel-hybrid system, it is predicted to be a premium hatch/crossover due for launch in 2011. Its styling will be shaped by the DS Inside Concept from last month’s Geneva Motor Show, though it will be larger than the show car

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