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

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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. qdash;Satoshi Ogiso. Motorsports.

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NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

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Syracuse University (with BorgWarner of Ithaca) is working on a diesel engine fuel injection system that would create a “supercritical” mixture of fuel and carbon dioxide for a more efficient, less polluting engine. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%. Sensis Corporation (E. NYSERDA funding: $260,000.

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Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

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The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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In a real-world test on California roads, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers demonstrated that a fuel cell-powered Toyota Highlander SUV can travel over 400 miles and achieve a fuel economy of 69 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). Dr. Winand joined the Board as Chief Executive on 1 September 2006.

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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It took 8 years for Prius to achieve the same level of purchase intention as Camry and Civic, O’Brien said, and it wasn’t until the introduction of the Gen 2 Prius, with improvements in size, comfort, and fuel economy that Prius grew beyond niche volumes. Prius volumes in California are nearly twice the level of the next highest state.

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Toyota questions viability of plug-in technology

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According to Michael O’Brien, the company’s US corporate manager, Toyota has key questions regarding market acceptance for the technology and who the target buyers might be. As such he said Toyota sees a “clear path to the commercial introduction of fuel cell vehicles by 2015”.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ). Red Herring ).

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