Green Car Reports
MAY 1, 2023
Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love as well as some gripes. The Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2013
Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density. —Satoshi Ogiso.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2011
If you need a plug-in car that is capable of traveling long distances between charges but can’t afford the 300-miles per charge option offered by the 2012 Tesla Model S, the chances are you’re looking at buying a plug-in hybrid.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
In a post on Toyota’s Open Road blog, Irv Miller, Toyota Group Vice President – Environmental and Public Affairs, wrote that contrary to some recent reports, Toyota has yet to offer mileage estimates on its plug-in hybrid technology. Toyota’s current plug-ins are: being used for auto show displays, brief demonstrations and university studies.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 11, 2014
Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. An electric vehicle is suitable for short-distance commuting, because of its short cruising distance and long charging time.”. “We —Yoshikazu Tanaka.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
” [Note: In the first quarter of this year takes rates have been averaging around 8-12% for the Camry, Civic and Escape hybrid versions.]. We’re always looking for ways to achieve risk reduction and we’re looking for a meaningful life. ” Where hybrids get it wrong. Not exactly a value proposition.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. The engine will automatically restart in the event of low battery charge, or if the vehicle begins to move, in the interest of safety.
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