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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. HEV driving mode, using the engine, leverages battery power to control engine revs, thereby reducing engine noise during acceleration. The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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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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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. With its new high-capacity lithium-ion battery fully charged, the Prius PHV’s EV-mode cruising range is 26.4 Earlier post.) Engine Type.

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Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid Gains Type Approval from Japanese Government; To Dealers in the Autumn for Testing

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Average fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 It can travel about 15 km (9 miles) on battery power. Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5

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2023 Toyota Prius HEV to arrive in US dealerships in January 2023

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Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in Japan in November, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. This motor-driven AWD system is capable of efficiently using the battery power for driving the front and rear wheels. Earlier post.).

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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In Japan, it is focusing initially on the C+pod, Walking Area BEVs, and Toyota i-Road, with more than 200 corporate and local government partners currently involved in exploring new transportation models. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging. kW motor (9.2

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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Key factors changing the decision landscape include strong public reaction to the GMC HUMMER EV and HUMMER EV SUV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup; GM and dealer investments in the EV customer experience; public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure; and the global policy environment.

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Junkyard Find: 1983 Datsun 200SX Coupe

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The velcro on the clock face suggests that the original Jeco unit died and the owner stuck a battery-powered digital clock on top. 1983 was the last model year for both the S110 200SX and the S130 280ZX , so dealers were eager to clear out their remaining 1970s throwbacks by that time.

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