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Ford projects C-MAX Hybrid will deliver 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway; expected payback of hybrid premium in two years

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L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 The vehicle can be driven 500-plus miles with total system output of 188 hp (140 kW), compared to the 134 hp (100 kW) from Toyota Prius v and Prius. The Li-ion battery pack is recharged when the gasoline engine is in operation.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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Toyota GR Corolla Morizo: I reviewed this earlier this year, and I keep thinking about it. Iā€™d probably choose a non-Morizo package as I still have people who like me and would want to ride with me, but that Toyota can build and sell such an uncompromising car (five-door hatch with just two seats!) Is remarkable.

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Toyota outlines eco-car plans, battery research progress

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By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a ā€œPriusā€-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. Although currently a price under ¥10 million (US$120,000) seems attainable, TMC aims to further reduce costs to bring the vehicle to market at a more-affordable price. L/100km) under the 10-15 Japanese test cycle.

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7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

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The prototypical hybrid–the Toyota Prius. The first mass-produced modern hybrid car was introduced by Toyota in 1997, more than two decades ago! Toyota and other major automakers have invested millions in research and have come up with reliable, eco-friendly technology that has been applied to dozens of vehicles.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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UK Govt identifies first 9 electric drive vehicles eligible for grants of up to 5K

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The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

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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, respectively.

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