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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

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The engine features Toyota’s most advanced technologies, including Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor) and laser-clad valve seats. Toyota Hybrid System. The Camry Hybrid powertrain is the most efficient and powerful offered since the Hybrid debuted for 2007.

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Toyota Global Cumulative Hybrid Sales Top 2M

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Annual global sales of TMC hybrids. 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. On May 31, 2007, the global cumulative sales of TMC’s hybrid vehicles had topped 1 million.

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Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US

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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 July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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Oak Ridge Two-Phase, Floating Loop Cooling System for Power Electronics Meets DOE 2020 Targets

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Power electronics and electrical machines (PEEM) are essential elements of hybrid and electric-drive vehicles. boost converters and inverters); electric motors; and thermal control and system integration. The Camry Hybrid inverter offers about 8 kW/L, according to ORNL.) Ayers et al. Earlier post.). Ayers, James C.

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US LDV Sales Fall 37.1% in January; January SAAR Below 10 Million

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There were 26 selling days in January 2009, compared to 25 selling days in January 2007. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA reported January sales of 117,287 vehicles, a 31.8% Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined sales of 20,782 units, down 34.2% Camry Hybrid accounted for 5.5%

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