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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The 2010 Prius. Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter Click to enlarge.

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Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

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The largest discrepancy we’ve previously seen was 7 and 6 mpg for the Toyota Prius C subcompact and Prius hatchback, respectively. The Fusion Hybrid’s 39 mpg is the best of any family sedan we’ve tested, edging out the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 1 mpg. — Consumer Reports.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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The role of emotion in buying cars. Would you buy this vehicle? Miller points out that “ even after [hybrids] being in the marketplace for 10 years, half the number of consumers think hybrids are reliable verses those that think internal combustion engines are reliable. ” Why is the Prius a success?

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid. Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative. Porsche Cayenne Hybrid.