Green Cars News

JUNE 1, 2011

The days of Toyota recalls are not yet in the past after the company decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall on 52,000 2001-2003 Prius models sold in the USA. The company wants to replace the electric power steering pinion shaft attachment nuts because if the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

Though widely thought of as the ultimate green car, the 2010 Toyota Prius is facing criticism over just how green it is. The Prius uses a lot of fossil fuels during its hybrid battery development and now critics are calling for Toyota to correct its green statements.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2013

According to official figures ending on March 31, 2013, Toyota hybrids have reached 5.125million in global sales: with around two million of these coming in the USA. Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota green cars hybrid cars Toyota hybrids Toyota Prius'

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

They may be class leaders in their respective segments of the market, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement with both the Toyota Prius and the Camry Hybrid. At the 2009 SEMA Show, Toyota Motor Sales USA partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales USA is teaming up with the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, to launch a field study into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in a smart grid environment.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 3, 2012

The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (pictured) lead the way for plug-in vehicle sales among major automakers in the USA during November: with 1,776 units sold. The Chevrolet Volt may have dominated plug-in vehicle sales for most of the year: but last month it was surpassed as the pace-setter by not one, but two vehicles. Its [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2012

The Toyota Prius Plug-in? According to new statistics for vehicle sales in the USA during June, the Chevrolet Volt was the top-selling [.]. The Nissan LEAF? Which of the new breed of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles do you think is leading the way in the sales charts? Well, the answer is… The Chevrolet Volt (pictured)!

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Green Cars News

APRIL 9, 2012

It’s not a resounding recommendation for hybrid cars: according to a new industry analysis, only 35 per cent of hybrid car owners would choose a hybrid again. Even though the selection of hybrid models has more than doubled in the USA since 2007; a recent analysis by Polk shows that if Toyota Prius (pictured) owners [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 21, 2009

With the Toyota Prius still providing stiff competition, it appears that Honda may be willing to undercut the price of its own Insight Hybrid car as it bids to land a larger share of the green car market.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2012

Electric and hybrid cars enjoyed their highest share of the US automotive market yet, during March. According to new figures from Ward’s Auto Info Bank, consumers bought a record 52,000 hybrid and electric cars during the month – that’s an increase from 34,000 during the same month last year. Now, the two categories account for [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2009

Earlier this week we reported how the Toyota Prius had topped the sales chart in Japan (see earlier post ). According to the report, around 90 per cent of orders for the Lexus RX, which was released in April, are for hybrid models - further emphasising the surging popularity of green cars in Japan.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

Green car technology is expected to take the ‘International Engine of the Year’ awards by storm this year. Last year’s winner, BMW, renowned for its Efficient Dynamics technology and for its range of class-leading green cars, has a fight on its hands to achieve a record-breaking fifth consecutive International Engine of the Year title.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Well if you’re familiar with any of Lexus’s models you’ll realise that while the fuel consumption has improved compared to their conventional alternatives, they are far from returning the economy ratings typically associated with a green car. The vehicle in question is the new HS250h.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

Green cars continue to be as badly hit as any during the on-going recession as sales of hybrid cars showed another dramatic year-on-year slump in April. per cent share last year, which was hybrid cars’ highest monthly share to date. per cent slump with sales of the Prius down 61.5

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Green Cars News

JUNE 17, 2009

By 2015, he believes that full hybrids such as the Prius will represent the top lithium-ion business opportunity, followed by moderate hybrids and light electric vehicles. Tags: Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries Advanced Automotive Batteries.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The Chevrolet Volt (pictured) is once again the top selling plug-in vehicle in the USA, according to official statistics for October. When it comes to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, there is one clear frontrunner when it comes to early sales. During the month it broke its own sales record delivering 2,961 Volt extended range [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. September 2009 light duty vehicle sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows with 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold during the month according to Autodata. Reported sales dropped 4.1

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Ford’s C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle (pictured) has been turning heads as a strong competitor to both the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the Chevrolet Volt: and now the vehicle has finally reached US showrooms.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Just one day after we revealed massive growth in sales for alternative fuel vehicles in the UK (see article), we can now reveal the best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the USA is… The Chevrolet Volt (pictured)! This probably comes as no surprise – the Volt sold an impressive 2,831 units during August, setting a [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Hybrid sales in the USA enjoyed a significant leap during October, increasing by volume to 24,475 units – an increase of 11.4 However, with overall light duty vehicle sales remaining essentially flat over the month, there are clear signs that hybrid cars are developing into a more mainstream alternative. per cent and a 2.9

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. The improved performance was led by the Prius which saw an increase in volume of 10.5 Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2 per cent with 12,998 units sold through the month.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 11, 2012

With a combined cycle rating of 100MPGe from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that means that the new model beats the economy rating of key rival, the Toyota Prius Plug-in [.]. Ford’s new C-Max Energi has been named the US’ most efficient plug-in hybrid, after being granted an official city fuel economy rating of 108MPGe city.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 7, 2009

The end of the slump in the automotive sector appears far from over as total sales of light duty vehicles in the USA during May 2009 were revealed to have decreased by 33.7 Sales of passenger cars fell by 38.6 Tags: Cars Chrysler Ford Green cars Honda Latest news Nissan Toyota general motors vehicle sales.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

Yesterday we told you how the cash for clunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. In all, passenger car sales dropped 10.6 The all-new redesigned Prius faired particularly well with best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7 per cent to 566,527 with hybrids having a particularly good month. per cent year on year.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. So who is leading the green car race?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. NREL, June 2006 Toyota Prius by EnergyCS Golden, CO Terry_Penney@. Full size photo.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

Camry Hybrid and Prius family. Bob Carter, Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division, Toyota Motor Sales, USA has said that in the future, the expanded Prius family will likely outsell Camry. New EV and ECO modes added. This reverses a trend in Toyota transaxles toward higher peak motor speeds. Subjective note.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 23, 2012

In an effort to create an optimised charging scheme, Toyota has decided to participate in a smart grid project that will kick off in 2013 and run until the end of the year. It will team up with Duke Energy and Energy Systems Network in Indiana and aim to equalise day and night load on [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2009

President Barack Obama’s new national fuel policy has earned praise from Japanese car makers who could be put at a significant advantage by the proposals. On Tuesday Obama announced rules that will bring new cars and trucks sold in the USA to an average of 35.5miles per gallon by 2016 - around 10mpg above today’s standards.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Related Links Government to offer £5,000 to boost green cars Electric shock as sales of green cars reverse With or without incentives, these are still likely to be a specialisedpurchase. Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries.

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