The company initially made its name with rechargeable cell phone batteries, but this year launched mass production of a plug-in hybrid electric car.

该公司最初靠做手机充电电池起家，但今年开始大规模生产内置插头的混合电动汽车（译者注：不清楚这是什么东东）。

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Toyota executives Monday said they are concerned that many customers may not accept a plug-in hybrid electric car that has to be recharged every day.

丰田汽车的管理人员周一表示，他们担心许多客户都不会接受需要每天充电的可充电混合动力车。

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One of which is a Prius plug-in hybrid, which, unlike an electric car, doesn't require a special charging station.

其中一款就是普锐斯插电式混合动力车。该车不像电动汽车，它无需特别的充电站。

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The plug-in hybrid is an interesting bridge to the electric car, so settle down all you Prius owners!

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Of course, there are some high-profile debuts, most notably the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, perhaps the most-hyped car in history, and the Nissan Leaf all-electric, both due in November.

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GM's plug-in electric hybrid, the Volt, won the coveted North American Car of the Year award, while Ford won the award for best truck.

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