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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. The NiMH hybrid battery is placed under the rear seat for more efficient use of interior space. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. L/100km, respectively).

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The lightweight, highly compact, four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, 1798 cc Atkinson Cycle gas engine generates 98 hp (73 kW) at 5,200 rpm. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 60 kW Electric Motor.

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Toyota launches Aqua compact hybrid in Japan; targeting 12,000 units per month in sales

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mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine. The Aqua features a small 1.5-liter liter Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with reduction gear, which achieves fuel efficiency of 35.4 L/100km) under the MLIT 10-15 test cycle.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Your numbers may differ.

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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(The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack.). km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 The indicator shows when the gas engine shuts down and the vehicle is powered by the electric motor only, thus giving the driver full awareness of the vehicle’s performance. Prius α powertrain. 1,797 cc (2ZR-FXE). Engine power. Battery (5-seat).

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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