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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Which is precisely where we believed hybrids would be, 15 years ago.

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GOGORO Smart Scooters (TESLA of Scooters) to Launch Battery Swapping Stations in India

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The Gogoro iQ system is the industry-leading smart vehicle technology that constantly monitors vehicle safety, optimizes performance, saves energy, and continuously updates with newer, smarter features. Other features such as a synchronized braking system, hybrid racing tires, advanced front, and rear suspension, etc.

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Audi to increase participation in Formula E; full factory-backed motorsport program for 2017/2018

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Electric mobility is one of the key topics in our industry We intend to evolve into one of the leading premium car manufacturers in this field. With quattro drive we revolutionized rally racing and subsequently set standards in circuit racing as well. Now we intend to repeat this in fully electric racing.

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