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2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Car Will Alter Industry As Prius Did, Says Exec

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in 2000, the first-generation Toyota Prius hybrid was met with more than a little skepticism by the automotive establishment and the buying public. As with any new application of technology, it was unclear whether the Prius--and hybrid cars in general--would have a lasting impact or simply fizzle out. MORE: How Much.'

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Toyota Motor Europe hybrid sales up 45% year-to-date; targeting 50% hybrid take-rate by 2020

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) reported that sales of hybrids have increased 45% so far this year compared with the same period in 2015—which was already a record year. 31% of Toyota Motor Europe’s customers have opted for a hybrid powertrain in 2016; 41% in Western Europe alone. —Karl Schlicht. To date, 1.5

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2016 Toyota Prius: Most Fuel-Efficient Car Without A Plug, Ever

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beating the now-legendary Toyota Prius by a few months. It was the 2000 Honda Insight, which until now has stood as the. It was the first hybrid car to be sold in the U.S.,

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. Just occasionally fill up the gas tank and drive away.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota FC Stack. Click to enlarge. Mirai powertrain.

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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SeaTac Toyota Prius taxis mean grams of pollutant per kilogram of fuel emissions (●) by model year compared to Toyota Prius model emissions measured on-road at the WLA measurement site (△). of the registered vehicles (2000/325000). Credit: ACS, Bishop et al. Click to enlarge. —Bishop et al. Bishop, Donald H.

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U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

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In the US alone, oil reserves have expanded 59% between 2000 and 2014, and natural gas reserves have expanded 94% in the same time. Currently only 12% of fossil fuel-based power plants are sufficiently green that electric vehicles powered by them are responsible for fewer emissions than a Toyota Prius. —Covert et al.

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