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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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Ogiso noted that the current Prius motors have four times the power density of the first model and that “ the next will be even higher.”. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size.

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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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As a result, Audi’s LMP1 sports car is more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor; the new R18 consumes less fuel than any of the generations before it. The new hybrid TDI powertrain delivers power output of more than 1,000 hp (746 kW), along with 10% less consumption that its immediate predecessor. Hybrid drive.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW). Earlier post.)

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