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You Just Got Beat by a Civic

The Truth About Cars

Some of the times may be for minorly different track lengths thanks to variations over the years but still make for a fun comparison. It is the latter which is standard kit on the R, though the ones used in the record are available through Honda dealers.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

Green Car Congress

moj.io’s software developer kit will support apps for consumers, service providers and automotive retailers, connecting drivers to their driving world in real-time. 2012 Toyota Prius model) that can accurately predict fuel economy when fed a drive cycle. Unlike many apps today, moj.io

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. But what comes with owning a Lexus that makes it so different from owning a Toyota, the parent company of Lexus? Interview: Toyota & Lexus Autonomous Driving Advances. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

EV Central

China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! Compared to Australia’s most popular medium SUV, the Toyota RAV4, it is at least 160mm longer, 25mm wider, 15mm lower and 25mm shorter in the wheelbase. There is no spare tyre, but there is a repair kit. 2024 BYD Sealion 6.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Our comparison group test featuring all of the above can be found here. Its body length (4855mm) is similar to a Toyota Camry’s, while the long wheelbase of 2950mm, while 50mm shorter than an Ioniq 5, offers excellent cabin space. Safety kit for Australian Ioniq 6’s should match the range-topping Ioniq 5’s.

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Wall Street Report

Plug In Partners

The current top seller is Toyota Motor Corp.'s By comparison, conventional hybrids must rely on gasoline-powered engines to recharge their batteries and get between 40 and 60 mpg. Dr. Frank says recent experiments with electric cars by Toyota and GM have developed batteries that can stand the strain. In June, U.C.