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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. 2013) Strategic Outlook of the Global Electric Vehicle Market. In addition, Sierzchula also analyzed the reasons why these same firms did or did not expand their EV fleets. 2014.05.022.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. 2012 Toyota Prius model) that can accurately predict fuel economy when fed a drive cycle.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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The company was purchased by Avis in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of the traditional car rental company. Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more. Zipcar Zipcar bills itself as the world’s largest car sharing service.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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