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The next-generation Toyota Prius

Green Cars News

System power output has been increased by 22 per cent, from 109 to 134bhp (110 to 136 DIN hp) and, with performance to match a conventional 2.0-litre litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 litre VVT-i Atkinson cycle petrol engine replaces the 1.5-litre The system comprises a 1.8-litre

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. They will buy a car and rent or lease the battery and the cost of leasing the battery will be the same as, or less than, the cost theyre paying today for petrol. People wont buy a full car. Detroit News ).

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