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Toyota recalling about 701,000 Gen 3 Prius vehicles in US over software issue in inverter assembly

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is advising the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of plans to conduct voluntary safety recalls of approximately 701,000 Model Year 2010-2014 Prius vehicles to update the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU software. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., This is part of a global recall for the issue.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. When the plant is inactive, such as holidays, the stored solar energy will provide power during periods of insufficient or inconsistent sunlight. Earlier post.).

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. unlocks the data stored in a market of 290 million cars in the US and EU alone, growing 30M a year.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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Power 2013 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study data on customer satisfaction with new car dealerships and Tesla stores. They also analyzed national and state-level J.D. It did not include CODA and Fisker nor models introduced after the survey period such as the Chevy Spark; Fiat 500e; BMW i3 and i8, or the Cadillac ELR.

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

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The development of better battery technology for storing electricity, is vital for increased use of renewables in both electricity and transportation, where electric vehicles can be plugged into the grid for charging. But the example of electric vehicles also shows how far battery technology must progress to make a large environmental impact.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. So, IÂťm going to go out on a limb here and say bags of Frito snacks will soon be coming to stores near you with a lot less gasoline, noise and dirty emissions. (2 Right NowÂť can be seen here. Yep, a truck.

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