hydride

noun hy·dride \ ˈhī-ˌdrīd \

Definition of hydride

:a compound of hydrogen with a more electropositive element or group

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Those changes included switching the nickel-metal-hydride battery pack for lighter, industry-standard lithium-ion cells in most models, a multilink rear suspension for an improved ride, and, of course, that eyebrow-raising exterior redesign.

— annie white, Car and Driver, "2017 Toyota Prius," 10 July 2017
Toyota still uses nickel-metal hydride batteries rather than the more expensive lithium-ion cells.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Road-trip ready," 7 July 2017
What really happened is that the Mirai's fuel cells sent over some electricity to top off the nickel-metal-hydride battery that powers the 153-hp drive motor.

— Popular Mechanics, "Meet the Next Generation of the Hydrogen Car," 26 June 2017
Those two versions retain a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack, while the LE switches to a lighter, more powerful lithium-ion unit.

— joe lorio, Car and Driver, "2018 Toyota Camry," 22 June 2017
The hybrid drivetrain consists of a 1.8L Atkinson-cycle petrol engine (assembled at the Toyota plant in Derby), a 1.31kWh nickel-metal hydride battery, and an electric motor all tied together by Toyota's familiar e-CVT transmission.

— alun taylor, Ars Technica, "Review: The Toyota C-HR Hybrid is a mass-market vehicle with panache," 20 June 2017
And while the M-Pulse had to shut off solar arrays to keep from overcharging its lithium ion battery, the Acala’s nickel metal hydride battery went dead after 200 miles.

— julia scheeres, WIRED, "Race Like the Wind on Sun’s Power," 26 July 2001

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