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DOE to Award $25M to Two Consortia for US-China Clean Energy Research with Combined Funding of $100M; Focus on EVs and Carbon Capture and Sequestration
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award two consortia—one led by the University of Michigan and one led by the West Virginia University—a total of $25 million over the next five years under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). The announcement of another $12.5 The consortium will focus on vehicle electrification.
Green Car Congress - Thursday, September 2, 2010
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A plug-in Toyota Prius for less than a regular Prius?
What’s it like to drive a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid ? MotorTrend answers those questions today in a great article on the plug-in Prius and, well, the plug-in Prius drives pretty much like a regular Toyota Prius , while achieving an extra 20 mpg in fuel economy. So, why did Toyota claim costs would be higher? Big deal?
Hybrid Car Blog - Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Toyota hybrid sales sink in August
Sales of Toyota hybrid cars dropped from 17,504 hybrids in July to 15,444 hybrids in August, as the Toyota Prius dropped from 14,102 sales in July, to 11,799 sales in August. Despite some of the best lease deals ever on the Toyota Prius, hybrid sales continue to remain unimpressive. Toyota Prius toyota
Hybrid Car Blog - Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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  • The next-generation Toyota Prius
    The Toyota Prius will, this summer, take its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive.
    Green Cars News - Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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  • Tell Toyota to Get With the Program!
    Rainforest Action Network is prodding Toyota to add plugs to their hybrids. Of course, Toyota could do it today with larger NiMH battery packs. I'd wager there is more than one plug-in Prius hidden away at Toyota's skunkworks in Japan. Tags: google.org electric car plug-in hybrid toyota
    Plugs and Cars - Thursday, June 21, 2007
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  • Toyota solar power plans begin to shine
    Reports have once again emerged that Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is to develop a car that will be charged solely by solar power. At its factory in Japan, Toyota has already been using rooftop solar panels to produce enough electricity to power 500 homes. That is expected to heighten Toyota’s strength in producing solar cars.
    Green Cars News - Sunday, June 28, 2009
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  • Help: Best and worst tires for hybrid cars
    In the post Toyota Prius hybrid and unusual tire wear , Prius owners have provided a number of tips for buying and maintaining tires. Tags: toyota prius Hybrid Vehicles Cooper Lifeliner SLE - The best tire for Prius hybrid cars? Unfortunately, many hybrid cars were outfitted with low resistance tires that simply haven't performed well.
    Hybrid Car Blog - Monday, August 24, 2009
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  • Toyota release 2009 sustainability report
    Japanese car giant Toyota has released its 2009 sustainability report as it looks to reduce the impact it has on the environment. Over a 17% reduction in total CO2 emissions was recorded during the year, from 588,066 tonnes to 485,230 tonnes, by Toyota’s production, logistics and sales operations in Greater Europe. g/km to 145.3
    Green Cars News - Monday, September 7, 2009
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  • Toyota Prius braking problems?
    Another problem for Toyota? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation has received a few dozen reports of braking problems with the 2010 Toyota Prius. Tags: toyota prius According to IL some of the complaints describe the problem as a "disturbing lag" or "jerky brakes".
    Hybrid Car Blog - Monday, December 28, 2009
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  • Toyota kicks off plug-in trial in France
    Over the last few weeks we’ve brought you details about Toyota’s plans to start plug-in hybrid vehicle trials in China (see article) and London (see article) – however, now one of these trials is officially under way – in France. The Japanese manufacturer is teaming with energy provider EDF Energy, and the city of Strasbourg to [.].
    Green Cars News - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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  • ‘10 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
    The 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a large SUV that makes use of the company’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system in order to return fuel economy numbers that are more often associated with family sedans rather than heavy trucks. The Unfortunately for Toyota, this eco-friendly sport utility isn’t as popular as it used to be.
    Hybrid SUV Blog - Sunday, January 24, 2010
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  • Toyota Hybrid Breakthrough! One-mile EV Range Highlander Hybrid!
    The 24 NiMH batteries in my Toyota RAV4 EV take the car 120 miles without gasoline. Toyota could deliver a plug-in hybrid highlander, get 20 miles all-electric and 75 mpg using NiMH today! Tags: highlander hybrid electric cars plug-in hybrid fuel cell toyota Lithium NiMH Would a Lithium-ion battery be better? Theoretically, yes.
    Plugs and Cars - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
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  • Toyota Prius deals already over?
    Back to MSRP A few weeks ago, as a blood thirsty Congress began to really tear into Toyota, many Toyota dealers were willing to cut up to $1500 off MSRP on a new Toyota Prius , but those days appear to be ending. Tags: toyota prius
    Hybrid Car Blog - Thursday, March 4, 2010
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