Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2021

Certain used cars, including the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Tesla Model 3, now cost more to buy used than new, according to a recent iSeeCars.com analysis of vehicle prices. Average transaction prices for used RAV4 Hybrids are 3.9% higher than new, while the average used Model 3 sells for 2.9%

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Toyota Hybrid Tesla Buy 197

Green Car Reports

JULY 2, 2022

It appears that sales of Toyota’s plug-in models in recent months were enough to trigger the automaker’s phaseout period for the federal EV tax credit this past quarter—leaving buyers less than nine months to buy a vehicle like the BZ4X electric car or RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid and be able to claim the full $7,500 amount.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

Our first match-up is an incredibly tough one, because these are some of the best-selling vehicles in all of North America that aren’t pickup trucks — the Honda CR-V vs the Toyota RAV4. This sixth generation of the Honda CR-V arrived in 2023, making it quite a bit fresher than the fifth-generation of the Toyota RAV4.

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Honda Toyota North America MPG 111

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The CEO of Toyota isn’t mincing words, saying that he believes EVs will only make up 30% of the US new-vehicle market in 2030, half of the target the EPA sought last year. As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2022

From the Nissan Leaf to the Lucid Air, with the Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Model 3 among the many formative models in between, our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy winners each year have offered not just what we think you should buy, but a glimpse of the future.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation, the Crown has returned to the United States as a crossover, or as Toyota calls it, a “lifted sedan.” Hybrid Options.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 85

EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

Toyota has continued the electrification of its Australian model line-up, announcing it will now only take orders for petrol-electric versions of its popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. And the dominant Australia new vehicle sales leader has predicted its entire line-up could go hybrid. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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Toyota Hybrid Australia Petrol 52

Electric Vehicles India

JULY 28, 2021

Toyota extends battery warranty for self-charging hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said that it has increased the warranty on batteries for its self-charging hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs) since August 1, 2021. Let us read further to know more about Toyota extends battery warranty. .

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Toyota Electric Vehicles Hybrid Charging 105

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Toyota and Lexus are recalling some of their hybrids—and other vehicles—for engine issues. Some Toyota and Lexus hybrid models from the 2019 and. VW might (eventually) have an electric pickup. And Bill Gates calls electric cars one of the “most hopeful” areas for climate progress.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid Buy 119

Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hike—and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra models, although the Elantra Hybrid does now get the larger 10.3-inch Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. Honda says hybrids made up more than a quarter of its total U.S.

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EV Central

MARCH 12, 2023

Toyota Australia will sell only petrol-electric hybrid versions of the next-gen C-HR compact crossover in Australia when it goes on-sale in the first half of 2024. The move is a clear signal of the way Toyota plans to achieve its goal of having electrified vehicles account for more than 50 percent of its Australian sales by 2025.

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Australia Toyota Hybrid Petrol 52

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. General Motors has several new electric models on the way soon, but it has so far overlooked hybrids in those efforts.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Then there was the FCAI, sometimes described as the mouthpiece of Toyota, which is unkind, because it actually represents lots of other car companies that are also crapping their pants and spilling the excess all over their budget forecasts because Australia might dare to do what every other sensible country did years ago. Yes, BILLIONS.

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Toyota Standards Australia Buy 121

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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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PHEV Toyota North America America 305

Teslarati

APRIL 29, 2023

Data released by Carmax shows that Toyota owners are trading their vehicles for EVs more than owners of any other brand. Perhaps more than other traditional brands, Toyota has garnered a reputation for reliability and “eco-friendliness” ever since it introduced its now incredibly successful Prius hybrid.

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EV Central

AUGUST 30, 2023

Off-road brand Jeep has announced its Compass compact SUV is going hybrid only in Australia. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe and Compass e-Hybrid will take over the local range in the first half of 2024, replacing the existing petrol and diesel powertrains. 2024 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid. The e-Hybrid uses a 1.5-litre

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Jeep PHEV Mitsubishi Hybrid 52

Teslarati

MAY 9, 2024

Ford’s electric vehicle plans have taken yet another backstep as its European business head hinted that the automaker could favor hybrid electric vehicles as consumers lead in that direction. Hybrids are becoming a thorn in the side of companies that are committed to widescale EV efforts. “We are not going to pay penalties.

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Hybrid Ford United Kingdom Gas-Electric 100

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a finalist for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is also a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. Toyota's dragging its feet as the world moves toward electric cars, but its hybrid game is. VW's developing an automated charging setup.

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Recharge Volvo Toyota Charging 140

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Toyota may have revealed the design of the next Camry sedan in an unrelated video. The supposed leak comes via a rather straightforward clip from the automaker explaining the difference between buying and leasing. The vehicle in question looks like an amalgamation of the current Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius, and Toyota Crown.

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Toyota Prius Honda Japan 105

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2023

For EV shoppers, why is leasing a more popular vs. buying than it was last year? Which company revealed several upcoming affordable EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 13, 2023.

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Kia Aptera Green Cars Affordable 170

Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder SUV and Innova HyCross MPV come with the longest waiting period across models in the carmaker’s India lineup. Waiting period for the Toyota Innova HyCross (top) and Urban Cruiser HyRyder (bottom) have been reduced from April. The strong hybrid version of the SUV comes with the shortest waiting time.

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Toyota Petrol SUV India 52

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Which charging network became the first one to buy charging hardware from Tesla? Which two automakers aborted plans to create millions of EVs together? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 27, 2023.

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EV Central

APRIL 12, 2023

An electric ute that starts production by the end of 2023 is part of a dramatic acceleration of Toyota ‘s adoption of electric vehicles. Driven by new CEO Koji Sato, the new Toyota plan calls for 1.5 million Toyota EV sales by 2026, compared to 24,466 in 2022. Toyota’s mission is ‘producing happiness for all’.

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Toyota Lexus Australia USA 93

Plug in America

JULY 20, 2022

Toyota made great environmental strides almost 25 years ago when they introduced the world to the Prius hybrid. The Prius was revolutionary for its time, but as we electrify our transportation system, hybrids alone won’t cut it. Add your name—consumers want battery-electric Toyotas! Are you in this same lane?

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Prius Toyota Electric Cars Buy 97

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

Polk’s assessment of hybrid loyalty by quarter. While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. Hybrid vehicles represent 2.4% Data: Polk.

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Hybrid Buy San Diego Los Angeles 244

Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

Photo: Tesla Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg, interviewed 1,000 adults planning to buy or lease a brand-new car in the next year. Get started here. –

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The big news is instead of a mild update of the current model – that remains Australia’s best-selling light-car – the new MG3 will come with an advanced petrol-electric hybrid powertrain that sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the segment. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. However, there is a catch.

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Petrol Hybrid Toyota Emissions 52

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 5, 2020

That’s how we’d sum our feelings about the RAV4 Hybrid Limited we had at our annual Best Car To Buy roundup this past fall. Sometimes the market speaks decisively about what it wants, and we can make a tremendous impact by simply playing matchmaker rather than pushing back.

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Market Hybrid Buy Toyota 142

Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. Most full hybrids can travel for some distance entirely on electric power.

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Hybrid Suzuki India Gasoline-Electric 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Here is the truth: when owning a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV, you will never buy gasoline for probably 90% of your regular driving.

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PHEV Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 67

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Whether you’ve written hybrids off or not, you'll likely be interested in our review of the 2023. Which company was awarded a $2.5 billion federal loan? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 16, 2022.

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Prius Buy Green Cars Toyota 151

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The Toyota Prius is by far the most common hybrid car on U.S. A reader wrote to ask what she should keep in mind when starting to shop for a used Toyota Prius hybrid. roads, which means there are a lot of them out there for sale as used cars.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Buy 152

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. Within a week’s time, we found a pre-owned 2021 Prius Prime at AutoNation Toyota in Irvine, and we purchased the car almost immediately.

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Prius Toyota Plug-in Clean 81

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Toyota is in the middle of a sizable recall relating to the 10-speed automatic transmission from Aisin used on several of its larger models. The campaign encompasses roughly 280,000 vehicles split between the 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra (including the hybrid variant), 2023-2024 Sequoia, and 2022-2024 Lexus LX 600.

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Toyota Lexus Tundra Dealers 59

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. The 2023 Toyota Prius changes the narrative without sacrificing the core mission. Still, if you want Lexus quiet from your hybrids, you’ll need to, you know, buy a Lexus. That stereotype was often unfair and inaccurate.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 111

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Who would want to buy that? But it didn’t seem too long before they were being used as taxis and Toyota extended the […]. There was a lot of Fear Uncertainty and Doubt cast upon this innovative vehicle. Would the batteries last? It’s too expensive. Sound familiar?

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