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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. Low-profile, laser-applied powder-metal intake valve seats enhance the intake port efficiency and allow maximum coolant flow close to the spark plug.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. Friction created by the piston skirts, rotating parts and oil pump is reduced, and an electric water pump eliminates the parasitic losses with a conventional belt-driven pump.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Water is no problem when it comes to EVs. Due to battery insulation, EVs can safely drive through water and hold no electric shock when wet. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT). liter gasoline engine in the 2016 Prius achieves 40 percent-plus thermal efficiency, due to reduced friction of the rotating assembly and internal parts and improved combustion.

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Toyota introduces new 2013 Lexus GS 450h hybrid with improved hybrid powertrain at Frankfurt Motor Show

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liter V6 engine mated to a compact, high-output, water-cooled permanent magnet electric motor. This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, reducing intake and exhaust energy losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system features an Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The Q7 PHEV will arrive in dealerships in Germany in 2016, and will likely come to the US, although perhaps with a gasoline-engine variant. mi) on a single tank, with nothing more than a few drops of water leaving the tailpipe. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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