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APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) reported that sales of hybrids have increased 45% so far this year compared with the same period in 2015—which was already a record year. 31% of Toyota Motor Europe’s customers have opted for a hybrid powertrain in 2016; 41% in Western Europe alone. —Karl Schlicht. To date, 1.5 Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2024

The Toyota bZ3C looks like the new Prius, but the electric SUV crossover won’t be available in the US. Toyota jointly developed the bZ3C with BYD Toyota EV Tech, FAW Toyota Motor, and Intelligent Electromobility R&D Center by Toyota. With the Lexus RZ included, total Toyota EV sales are still under 0.62%. What do you think?

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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Sierra Silverado Lexus Tundra 114

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) hybrid vehicles has exceeded the 7 million unit mark as of 30 September, reaching 7.053 million units. The Prius family with all its variants accounts for 67.8% Toyota launched the “Coaster Hybrid EV” in August 1997 and the “Prius” in December of the same year.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Sale 246

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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Sierra Silverado Lexus Tundra 105

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2012

Sales of hybrid-electric vehicles in the UK have steadily risen over the past five years, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Of that number of hybrids, 77,000 were Toyota or Lexus cars.

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GS 450h Lexus Toyota Hybrid 186

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MAY 24, 2011

The Prius v. The Prius v is one of three planned regional iterations of the vehicle: Toyota will release the vehicle as the Prius+ in Europe, and as the Prius α in Japan ( earlier post ). Bob Carter: Prius may eventually lead Toyota sales in US. I can see Prius eventually leading Toyota sales in the US.

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

As part of what has become a global recall of the third-generation Prius, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA Inc, will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS).

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HS 250h 2010 Prius Lexus 186

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. will begin recalling its Sai and Lexus HS250h hybrids, which use the same braking system as the company’s Prius hybrid, by the end of this month. The moves would affect about 4,000 units of each model in Japan and about 10,000 of each overseas.

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Lexus Toyota Prius Japan 210

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Toyota will stage the world premiere of three hybrid concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the Auris HSD full hybrid, the Prius plug-in hybrid concept, and the Lexus LF-Ch premium compact full hybrid concept. The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept will also make its world premiere in Frankfurt.

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Concept Lexus Prius Hybrid 218

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APRIL 30, 2020

Toyota has sold more than 15 million hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) worldwide since the 1997 launch of the iconic Prius, the first full hybrid mass-produced car. million mark with a range of 19 different HEV models on offer across the Toyota and Lexus brands, which in 2019 accounted for 52% of total volume, and 63% in West Europe.

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JULY 4, 2012

The Toyota Prius PHV posted 695 units, representing 3.6% of the 19,150 units of Prius family sales in June, and taking second place for PEV sales for the month. The Prius sedan posted 11,514 units (60.1% of family sales); the Prius C, 2,657 units (19.1%); and the Prius V, 3,284 units (17.1%).

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Prius Volt Plug-in Plug 262

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend domestic production of its Sai and Lexus HS250h hybrids, which are to be recalled for faulty brakes, at the end of the week. Japan’s top automaker intends to submit plans for a recall of the Prius hybrid to the Transport Ministry Tuesday.

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Lexus Toyota Hybrid Prius 186

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APRIL 13, 2013

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) posted 2013 first quarter sales of 197,309 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe. During that period, Toyota and Lexus full hybrid sales reached 38,673, up 82.3% Full hybrid models now constitute around 20% of total Toyota and Lexus sales in the first quarter, doubling from the same period in 2012.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Six months after revealing the LF-Ch compact concept hybrid at the Frankfurt show, Toyota will unveil the new Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Compared to Prius, it is 22 inches shorter in overall length, yet loses less than an inch in overall width.

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Lexus Toyota Prius Detroit 186

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

Hybrid sales already account for 23% of Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME’s) total sales year-to-date. In August, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that Toyota and Lexus combined had sold more than eight million hybrid cars worldwide since the launch of the Toyota Prius in 1997.

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MAY 29, 2009

The hybrid transaxle in the upcoming Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan ( earlier post ) will use an electric transmission oil pump in place of a mechanical pump, further shifting ancillary loads from mechanical to electrical propulsion, according to Toyota. Jack Rosebro.

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HS 250h Lexus Prius Oil 186

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MARCH 11, 2009

Total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the US have topped the one million mark, according to Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA. Overall, cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids have exceeded 1.7 Toyota launched of the Prius in late 1997 in the Japan market, and in the US in July 2000.

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JULY 12, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. has received about 1,500 preorders for its Lexus HS hybrid car ( earlier post ) in Japan, roughly three times more than the firm’s monthly sales target. Meanwhile, Toyota’s new Prius hybrid, released in May, has been selling extremely well. of all RX models in June.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Jakarta – PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) officially handed over 143 units of battery electric vehicles to the government to support the G20 Summit held in Bali on November 15-16. The 143 electric cars consist of 41 units of Toyota bZ4X and 102 units of Lexus UX 300e. Photo: Luthfi Anshori/detikOto.

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Indonesia Lexus Power Powered 98

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APRIL 17, 2013

Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— topped the 5 million unit mark as of 31 March 2013, reaching 5.125 million units. Toyota and Lexus sell 19 hybrid models and one plug-in hybrid in 80 countries and regions around the world. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 1, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. TMS), will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 52,000 2001 through 2003 Prius vehicles sold in the US to replace the electric power steering pinion shaft attachment nuts. This announcement is for US vehicles included in Toyota Motor Corporation’s global recall of 106,000 vehicles.

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Prius Toyota Vehicles 2001 186

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MARCH 2, 2009

The 2010 Prius. Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter Click to enlarge.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

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MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In Western Europe, 28% of all Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold are hybrid models. Hybrid models now represent 18.5% percentage point share gain to 4.7%.

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LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale 199

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JANUARY 14, 2016

Despite the lowest gasoline prices in Europe in 5 years, Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) sales of hybrid vehicles continued their 5-year increase to reach 209,000 units for the full year 2015, up 17% year-on-year. Sales of Toyota and Lexus-branded hybrid vehicles now represent 24% of the group’s sales on the continent, up from 20% a year ago.

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2015 Europe Sale Toyota 150

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. will recall an estimated 270,000 units of its new third-generation MY 2010 Prius in Japan and the US to fix a brake problem. Toyota had denied the existence of any structural defects in the Prius braking system. The company has begun examining these vehicles for braking problems.

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Prius 2010 Japan Toyota 186

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

As always, the ACEEE also published a list of “greenest” vehicles for the environment, which this year was topped by the Toyota Prius Prime SE. Two EVs—the Lexus RZ 300e and Mini Cooper SE—were ranked second and third, respectively. Worse yet, the Hummer EV may enable General Motors to build more gas-guzzling trucks.

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Hummer GMC Environment Gas 52

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MARCH 8, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 3-million mark, with more than 3.03 In Japan, TMC launched the Coaster Hybrid EV in August 1997 and the Prius in December. Sales of the Prius began in North America, Europe and elsewhere in 2000. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Sale Hybrid Prius 210

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JANUARY 18, 2010

The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota currently sells more than 10 hybrids, including dedicated models such as the Prius, Sai and Lexus HS 250h. plans to double its global production of hybrid vehicles from the 2009 level to 1 million units in 2011. million in 2012.

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MARCH 3, 2017

generation advanced safety research vehicle at the company’s Prius Challenge event in Sonoma California. It is built on a current generation Lexus LS 600hL, which features a robust drive-by-wire interface. Toyota Research Institute is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America under the direction of Dr. Gill Pratt.

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MARCH 1, 2014

Honda and Toyota were both early entrants into the hybrid market in the US: Honda with the first-generation Insight in March 2009, followed by Toyota with the first-generation Prius. Honda said that its hybrid product direction in the US will move forward with greater focus on expanded application of the two-motor hybrid system.

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Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has cumulatively sold more than 2 million hybrid vehicles since the launch in 1997 in Japan of the Coaster Hybrid EV in August and the Prius in December. Cumulative sales of the Prius represent 71% of the global total, at slightly more than 1.4 Annual global sales of TMC hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The word “hybrid” is of Greek origin and means “having two sources” As the name implies, a hybrid car gets its power from two different sources, so it has more than one drive system: an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. That depends mainly on the specific driving situation.

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PHEV Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 98

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AUGUST 21, 2009

Kyodo News reports that Toyota Motor Corp. The SAI reportedly will have the same basic structure as the recently introduced Lexus HS 250h, but with different exterior and interior designs. The SAI price is expected to fall between that of the Prius and the HS 250h.

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HS 250h Toyota Hybrid Minivan 186

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JANUARY 28, 2010

By contrast, the 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid has a very high hybrid value. The luxury Lexus LS 600h L hybrid is the worst offender. It comes with more than $17,000 in forced features compared with the conventional, base model Lexus LS 460L. The Prius scored a 9.8 It comes with $1,600 worth of forced features.

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LS 600H Hybrid Civic Hybrid Fusion 236

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Lexus ranked highest in vehicle dependability among all nameplates for a fifth consecutive year, with a score of 95 PP100. Porsche (97 PP100) followed Lexus in the rankings, moving up from fifth in 2015. General Motors received eight segment awards and Toyota Motor Corporation six. Highest-ranked nameplates and models.

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