Expanding the Prius family
This year Toyota produced about 500,000 hybrid cars worldwide.
In 2011, Toyota plans to lift its annual production to 1 million hybrids per year.
To achieve this new output, Toyota is currently expanding its production into other countries, such as China and Australia. Likewise, at least one new dedicated hybrid is expected to enter production by 2011, along the path to at least 8 new hybrids over the next three years.
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