There is more evidence that Toyota isn't ready to give up on NiMH batteries just yet. Panasonic EV Energy, the joint venture of Toyota and Matsushita to produce batteries for hybrid vehicles is ...
(CIPA standard testing using NiMH rechargeables with 50% flash usage at room temperature). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 will retail for around US$250, and goes on sale in the USA from February 2008.