The Truth About Cars
APRIL 25, 2023
The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. The redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius is supposed to change all that without sacrificing all that fuel-economy stuff.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2012
100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). Ford is offering the C-MAX Hybrid with a base price of $25,995, including destination and delivery—$1,300 less than Toyota Prius v. C-MAX Energi.
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV – 7,988. The number of EVs in my neighborhood seems to be growing weekly. The cars Californians choose set the tone for EV sales for 2021. Here’s the top 10 and their sales (and links to our latest reviews/news): Tesla Model 3 EV – 67,262. Tesla Model Y EV – 61,022.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 6, 2023
The Green Zone mode automatically switches to EV mode through navigation and driving history when driving in residential neighborhoods, past schools and hospitals. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JANUARY 27, 2009
Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). million gallons of gas consumed by those white little trucks trolling your neighborhood. The Prius is a parallel hybrid and Toyota plans to use a parallel hybrid architecture in its first plug-in hybrid.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 31, 2023
Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more. With Daimler, GM and BMW now in the business, Toyota and others are evaluating whether to have their own car sharing program or strengthen partnerships.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 19, 2011
Thanks to the Prius (AT PZEV category), Toyota has a large credit bank. Credits are based on vehicle type: full zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), excluding low-speed, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs); NEVs; Enhanced AT PZEVs (e.g., Automakers’ California ZEV credit balances as of 1 October 2011. Click to enlarge.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content