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Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to door handle fault – ET Auto

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Toyota supplier Tokai Rika Co said its door switches for Prius cars had issues and the company expected to incur 11 billion yen (USD 71 million) in costs due to the product recall. Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan and suspended taking new orders for the model due to a problem with rear door handles.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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Customers who own eligible vehicles can download the Toyota or Lexus app and register their vehicle, and then they can choose to opt-in to the Remote Connect service through the app. The ECO Charging feature is available now on the Toyota and Lexus apps, both of which are available for download for iPhone or Android smartphones.

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7-Eleven and Nuro launch first commercial autonomous delivery service in California

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Here’s how it works: Download the 7NOW delivery app through Google Play, the Apple App Store or visit 7NOW.com. Browse the app to purchase favorites like pizza, chips, beverages, household items and more. Simply meet the autonomous vehicle outside, grab your items from the back of the vehicle and enjoy.

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Toyota Offers Preliminary Findings From Technical Field Examination of Alleged Runaway Prius in San Diego

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offered key preliminary findings of technical field examination and testing that were performed on 10-11 March regarding an alleged “runaway Prius” event that generated dramatic coverage by national news media. At a press conference today, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. The front brakes showed severe wear and damage from overheating.

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CMU county-level study shows plug-ins have larger or smaller lifecycle GHG than gasoline ICE depending on regional factors

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Estimated difference in life cycle GHG emissions (gCO 2 eq mi −1 ) of selected plug-in electric vehicles (2013 Nissan Leaf BEV, 2013 Chevrolet Volt PHEV, and 2013 Prius PHEV) relative to selected gasoline vehicles (2010 Prius HEV and 2014 Mazda 3). Toyota Prius PHV PHEV (blended). Toyota Prius HEV. Yuksel et al.

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Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing – ET Auto

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” The testing scandal comes at a time of otherwise stellar performance for Toyota, which makes the Camry sedan, Prius hybrid and Lexus luxury models. Its group global vehicle sales for 2023 were a record 11.22 million vehicles, up 7% from the previous year and topping Volkswagen AG of Germany’s global sales of 9.2

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June '06 - The Film Opens, CARB Ducks, PHEV Debut in DC

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Webad available for free download at www.pluginamerica.com/downloads.html. see [link] Plug-in Prius Makes Capitol Debut Plug In America is an active participant in many efforts to promote plug-in hybrids. We work closely with Calcars, the non-profit organization responsible for the first Plug-in Prius.

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