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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

EV Central

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. READ MORE: 2024 Toyota BZ4X full service lease? Brand mulls electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell versions of iconic off-roader 2024 Toyota Prado. 2024 Toyota Prado. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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Toyota struggles with lack of demand for their newest EV in Japan

Teslarati

Toyota has halved the leasing fee and applied a roughly 10% discount to the lease-exclusive Toyota BZ4X in Japan. According to comments given to Reuters , this hesitancy has led to Toyota’s recent decision to discount the Toyota BZ4X in their home country.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will feature the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). —Satoshi Ogiso.

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Tips: 4 Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Hybrid Car

Clean Fleet Report

Whether You Own a Hybrid or Are Thinking to Buy One, Check These Out. If you’re thinking of buying a used hybrid car, there are a few things you should keep in mind. This is because they’re often considered to be higher risk, so insurance companies charge higher rates.

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2012 Chevrolet Volt V 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Which Is Cheaper To Drive?

Green Car Reports

If you need a plug-in car that is capable of traveling long distances between charges but can’t afford the 300-miles per charge option offered by the 2012 Tesla Model S, the chances are you’re looking at buying a plug-in hybrid.

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Study Suggests Automakers Lose $6,000 On Each EV Sold

The Truth About Cars

Assuming production continues and the public ends up buying them in meaningful numbers, EV profitability should improve over time. Toyota, for example, will buy credits to meet emissions regulations, choosing to base its EV plans on customer demand. Of course, we've been hearing that for well over a decade at this point.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

Teslarati

Both vehicles have managed to break into the general auto sector, with CEO Elon Musk even noting that the Model Y has the potential to become the best-selling car in the world , period, beating vehicles like the ubiquitous Toyota Corolla. These experiences ultimately encouraged Song to buy a pure electric car next time.

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