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

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On the highway, responsive linear power delivery is emphasized, and off-road driving is further enhanced thanks to peak torque performance being achieved low in the RPM range. The system employs a 288V sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that resides under the rear passenger seats.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Learning how to modulate the accelerator pedal to stay in the eco and charge range will produce the best efficiency. In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. All can be monitored on dash gauges. mpg, and on short in-town runs I was getting in excess of 50 mpg.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The 2ZR-FXE engine is SULEV-rated (with AT-PZEV) in California, and has a Federal Tier 2 Bin 3 rating. Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph. Battery pack.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of approximately 13 miles and will be capable of achieving highway speeds up to 60 mph in electric-only mode. Regional programs are currently slated for California, Washington D.C., Additional partners will be announced soon.

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Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

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Lentz said that advanced electric drive vehicles—battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—both face challenges including cost, fueling infrastructure and range. And then there is range. The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed.

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Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

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That’s certainly the case here in Torrance, California where I live and work. We’ve now got some Mo going with: California solar loan financing that will eliminate the big up front cost of solar. It’s much tougher to raise the level of funding necessary and get the interest rates below the 7%-9% range.

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