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Toyota Prius is top choice with renewable energy firm

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A leading supplier of renewable-energy heating products is encouraging its drivers to choose Toyota Prius hybrid cars to help reflect the environmentally friendly nature of its business. Hoval Ltd has been impressed by the four Prius 1.5-litre litre Toyota Prius. “As The Toyotas are driven by regional sales engineers.

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greentomatocars offer a free ride in first new Prius model

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Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. On Friday 14 August, any lucky customer that travels in the new Prius won’t have to pay for their journey.

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Toyota Prius T Spirit 2009 road test

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Three years later came the second-generation Prius, and 2009 sees the arrival of the third. During that time power has risen by 30%, while fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 23% and 26% respectively. Toyota Prius lease prices Toyota Prius new and nearly new car prices. Are you ready for over 70mpg?

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UK pricing revealed for new Prius

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Is the new Toyota Prius the most eagerly anticipated vehicle of 2009? The Prius T3 will set its buyers back £18,370; the T4 costs £19,990; and the T Spirit can be bought for £21,210. The new Prius boasts of improved performance and total economy.

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Tesla CEO: Gas prices should be $10 a gallon

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Describing himself as anti-tax but pro-carbon tax, Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk risked the backlash of US motorists by declaring that petrol should probably cost $10 a gallon. With the US auto industry in disarray, Tesla’s focus on premium green cars has emerged as a bright spark.

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Leasing website goes green

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With a range of finance packages available, Go Green Leasing has some great deals on popular green cars including the smart fortwo, Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and more, with complete details on CO2 emissions, MPG and road tax banding available to help customers’ make the greenest choice.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars. Company Car Tax. Capital Allowances. Emissions g/km.