Toyota will start rolling out next-generation hybrid batteries next year. The automaker is on track to sell over 5 million hybrids globally this year. It's also working on longer-range lithium-ion batteries for EVs, alongside solid-state packs. Toyota's global sales—including Toyota and Lexus models—fell 3% to about 5 million vehicles during the January-June period, marking the first decline in two years. The company now expects global hybrid sales to top 5 million units for the first time by the end of 2026.