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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

Green Car Congress

Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 Toyota forecasts that the TNGA-based powertrain units alone will improve fuel efficiency enough to reduce CO 2 emissions from Toyota vehicles by more than 18%. The new system uses a 1.4

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Hyundai top 12/18/07 Hyundai Motor, Koreas largest automaker, said it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car, a move expected to follow bigger rivals such as Japans Toyota Motor and General Motors of the United States.

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