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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

Green Car Congress

Toyota has introduced the new third-generation Tundra full-size pickup with two different powertrain configurations. Although the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph the gasoline engine is constantly in operation for excellent performance in the mid- and high-speed range.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

Clean Fleet Report

This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in a Texas-based drive program last week. With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. Power and Efficiency.

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Event: 2022 Chicago Auto Show

Clean Fleet Report

Two themes emerged from the 2022 Chicago Auto Show: special edition vehicles and those powered by some sort of electricity. The 2022 Chicago Auto Show runs through February 21 at McCormick Place. The 2022 Chicago Auto Show runs through February 21 at McCormick Place. Toyota Tundra Capstone. BMW mates M & EV.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Toyota’s parallel hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

Electric Auto Association (EAA) board member Guy Hall, chair of our national Policy Committee, has made a significant contribution to the successful efforts to pass electric vehicle (EV) legislation across the country. Tijuana to the tundra Hall’s EV advocacy took another form when he became the first person to drive an EV from the U.S.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

Clean Fleet Report

This concept of emission-free mobility is coming from many auto manufacturers as they move away from gasoline-only propulsion. Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Both systems get navigation, SiriusXM/AM/FM radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. “BZ” = “Beyond Zero”; “4” = “midsize”; “X” = SUV.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

Electric Auto Association (EAA) board member Guy Hall, chair of our national Policy Committee, has made a significant contribution to the successful efforts to pass electric vehicle (EV) legislation across the country. Tijuana to the tundra Hall’s EV advocacy took another form when he became the first person to drive an EV from the U.S.

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