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Ford projects C-MAX Hybrid will deliver 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway; expected payback of hybrid premium in two years

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Ford projects that its upcoming C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) will achieve an EPA-rated 47 mpg city (5.0 L/100km) and 44 mpg highway (5.3 L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 L/100km city and 40 mpg / 5.9 L/100km highway) and at a $1,300-lower base price.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid EPA-certified for 100 MPGe combined; tops Volt and Prius PHV

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The C-MAX Energi’s 100 MPGe combined rating beats the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid’s combined EPA rating by 5 MPGe and the Chevrolet Volt’s by 2 MPGe. With a starting price of $29,995, after federal tax credit and including destination and delivery costs, Ford expects C-MAX Energi to be the US’ most affordable plug-in hybrid.

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2023 Toyota Prius Review – Better, But is That Good Enough?

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The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. The Prius’s new duds make the car more attractive but it remains wedge-shaped.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Prius PHV S. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64

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College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car

Clean Fleet Report

If you want to simplify your college experience, having a reliable and affordable car can help greatly. Toyota Prius This car is a hybrid, meaning it produces fewer emissions and has excellent fuel economy. The Toyota Prius follows suit in this regard. However, there’s no need to worry!

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Toyota unveiling new hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle indicative of 2015 production model at Tokyo Motor Show; Aqua hybrid and FT-EV III

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The Aqua, an affordably priced compact-class dedicated hybrid vehicle. Toyota says that the Aqua represents the future of compact vehicles with a fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (82 mpg US, 2.86 mpg US, 2.5 Toyota is also holding the Japan premiere of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the show. Click to enlarge.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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For electric-powered vehicles, the study found that low maintenance costs and charging affordability compared to traditional gas prices offset the higher upfront price tags. For example, Toyota has claimed that its Prius batteries can cover as much as 300,000 miles before needing to be replaced.