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2023 Prius review, Accord Hybrid safety, Daimler charging network: Today’s Car News

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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.

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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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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.

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2012 Chevrolet Volt V 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Which Is Cheaper To Drive?

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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.

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year. This is due to the added weight of a large battery that, once depleted by pure-electric drive, will contribute nothing until it is plugged in and re-charged.

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2023 Toyota BZ4X Review – Falling Short

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Compare the bZ to the brand’s own re-done Prius – the new Prius has flaws but it’s generally packaged much better. Yes, the bZ is an EV and the Prius is not, but overall, the latter is a more intriguing proposition than the former. Charging is listed at about 9 hours from “low to full” on a Level 2 charger.

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. Compared with the gasoline-powered RAV4, Toyota re-styled the front bumper, upper and lower grill, side mirrors, rear spoiler, and under body design to maximize air flow around the vehicle.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Edwards points out that attitudes like being green arise from values that are usually stable, internalized and emotionally charged and as a result they frequently stay constant over one’s lifetime. We’re always looking for ways to achieve risk reduction and we’re looking for a meaningful life.

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