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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

Green Car Congress

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

DEED equity: Used EV dealer attracts diverse crowd The chapter was also creative when it came to lining-up EV dealership participation. In addition to securing cars from private owners and the local Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla dealerships, a used EV dealer was also engaged. DEED ride-and-drive event.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Exclusively available in California, Toyota sold 2,737 Mirais in 2023. The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

Clean Fleet Report

Having driven the Toyota BZ4X and the Subaru Solterra , both of which share a platform with the Lexus RZ 450e, the RZ 450e has the best road feel and comfort. Tempting Lexus owners to plug in There also is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—where customers are referred to as “guests.”

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Powered by compressed hydrogen gas, the 2022 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive the electric motor.

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