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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

Green Car Congress

Toyota has introduced the new third-generation Tundra full-size pickup with two different powertrain configurations. A newly developed Power Control Unit (PCU) is used to achieve excellent battery durability and thermal performance with a focus on drive performance. The maximum towing capacity for Tundra increases 17.6%

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

Baua Electric

It could be followed by other familiar names like the Tacoma and Tundra. Despite falling behind, Toyota has stuck to its hybrid strategy, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (EVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). New Toyota PHEVs could include a Sequoia SUV, Tundra, and Tacoma.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

Clean Fleet Report

This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in a Texas-based drive program last week. With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. Ready to make a new climb.

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Toyota recalls over 280,000 vehicles due to unexpected movement

Teslarati

The recall applies to a total of 280,663 vehicles, including some Toyota Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Sequoia Hybrid and Lexus LX600 vehicles built between 2022 and 2024. ” “Battery electric vehicles do not represent the only way to achieve carbon neutrality,” Toyoda added. What are your thoughts?

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Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Car Brands of the Year - Find Out Who Ranks Highest

The Truth About Cars

These criteria assess electric motors, hybrid batteries, and charging systems. Toyota's 4Runner SUV is noted for its high reliability, while the Tundra is marked for lower reliability. Hybrids show 26% fewer problems than traditional vehicles, but plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles often score lower in reliability.

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BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?

Baua Electric

In another video posted by BMW, you can see the Vision Neue Klasse X testing on the frozen tundra. BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs will be powered by its sixth-generation eDrive motors and round battery cells to optimize range and efficiency. And from what’s shown, it looks sleek and more modern than the iX3.

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Finding Battery Minerals With AI

Cars That Think

For this trend to continue, though, mining companies need to find a lot more of the metals used to build electric cars and their batteries. He’s the co-founder and president of KoBold Metals , an AI-powered mineral exploration company working to discover the materials for electric vehicle batteries. Today I’m talking with Josh Goldman.