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Toyota showing two new fuel cell concepts at Tokyo Motor Show: bus and car

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Toyota has launched two new fuel cell vehicle concepts: the Sora fuel cell bus and the Fine Comfort Ride fuel cell car. The bus uses a NiMH drive battery. The interior features a full range of equipment, and the car can achieve a cruising range of approximately 1,000 km (621 miles) on the JC08 test cycle.

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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The rear wheel eAxle that includes a high output water-cooled electric motor is coupled with the hybrid system to transmit force directly to all four wheels, ensuring a thrilling throttle response and linear acceleration throughout the power band.

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt. The NiMH hybrid battery is placed under the rear seat for more efficient use of interior space. Not only is friction loss reduced, coolant flow rate can be very precisely controlled, contributing to improved fuel economy.

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Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more

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It also comes stocked with a pair of 26-inch by 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires alongside water-resistant connectors and wiring harness for when your joy ride diverts off-road. With this device you’ll be able to customize your sprinkler or irrigation system’s watering schedule to the specific needs of your yard and plants.

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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It was also the first Japanese car to hit American shores back in 1958, last being sold in the US in 1972. The rear motor, which generates power through water cooling, makes it possible to maximize torque to the rear wheels. Since then, it has gained recognition in Japan as Toyota’s premium sedan. HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. Too, the electrically driven water pump allows coolant flow rate to be controlled with greater precision based on vehicle conditions for better fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge. Battery pack.

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Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta can be a remedy for drivers with PTSD — even in their imperfect state

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It took Tesla owner Matthew Kerle a whole month to get behind the wheel of a car and drive on the highway once more. Upon realizing that they were about to crash, Kerle braced for impact, planting his feet on the car’s floor and clenching his iPhone as tightly as he could in his hand. And when he did, things were not the same. .

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