Hybrid Batter (IMAGE) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Caption As part of a $35 million materials science discovery program The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will support three MIT-affiliated projects directed at scientific discoveries and advancing a technology that underpins the future of mobility and autonomous systems, energy storage, such as rechargeable batteries used in hybrid and electric cars. Credit Image: Photostock. Usage Restrictions Must contact MIT for re-use. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.