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Toyota to launch its fuel cell vehicle in Japan before April 2015, priced around $68,700; reveals exterior

Green Car Congress

Toyota’s stance is that hydrogen is a particularly promising alternative fuel since it can be produced using a wide variety of primary energy sources, including solar and wind power. In 2002, Toyota began limited sales of the FCHV in the US and Japan. Toyota has made significant improvements to the fuel cell system since 2002.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

With a home charger and solar panels, the cost to charge an EV would be even less. This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production. That comparas to the 270 AER of the CR-V e:FCEV. The e:FCEV is not a car that currently can be driven outside California.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? What do environmental groups think of PHEVs? See our Global Warming page.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ruppert "The End of Oil", by Paul Roberts "High and Mighty: The dangerous rise of the SUV", by Keith Bradsher, 2002 "High Noon for Natural Gas: The New Energy Crisis", by Julian Darley "The Hype about Hydrogen", by Joseph J. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid?

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