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ECS and Toyota North America announce 2016-2017 Fellowship winners for projects in green energy technology

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The ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship Selection Committee has selected three recipients who will receive a minimum of $50,000 each for fellowships for projects in green energy technology. They will also receive a one-year complimentary ECS membership as well as the opportunity to present and/or publish their research with ECS.

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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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As a result, the market share of gasoline vehicles grew by 3 percentage points from 47% to 50% between 2016 and 2017. Alternative-Fueled-Vehicles only experienced a small increase in volume. Despite the declining popularity of diesels, AFVs increased their market share from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2017. g/km in 2016 to 133.0

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Perspective: Toyota Prius Recall Is Only a Bump in the Road in the Move Toward Electrification

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The recall of Toyota’s Prius is causing some observers to question whether the prospects for the entire hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) markets are fundamentally hurt. This technology has been successfully and robustly used for more than 10 years in other Prius models, as well as in non-Toyota models.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported in 1957 to the United States, where it was sold until 1960. The ride was comfortable and smooth, making for an easy driving experience.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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ECS and Toyota request proposals for 2016-2017 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship for projects in green energy technology

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The Electrochemical Society (ECS), in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute of North American (TRINA), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Winners will also receive a one-year complimentary ECS membership as well as the opportunity to present and/or publish their research with ECS.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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for 2016, followed by the Model X. Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics.