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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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The performance of this new generation of powertrains will reflect significant advances in battery, electric motor and gasoline engine technologies. Among the broad technology advances Ogiso outlined during his talk were: “In its three generations, Prius MPG has improved on average by about 10%, each generation. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. mpg US, 3.33 Cumulative global sales exceeds 3.5 The IMA system includes a 10 kW (13 hp) electric motor that delivers 68 lb-ft (92 N·m) of torque and a compact Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) consisting of a 5.75

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. nk Global , the reinvigorated Norwegian electric car maker. Perhaps Toyota’s battery division is having problems.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Based on the game results, battery pack requirements would be equal to or less than 2 kWh. Source: Ken Kurani. 20 concerns.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

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The two-mode hybrid technology in the ML 450 HYBRID is derived from the fundamental work undertaken by the Global Hybrid Cooperation, which brought together research and development work undertaken by Daimler AG, BMW Group, General Motors and Chrysler. L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8 L/100km city, 11.2 The modified 3.5-liter

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Battery pack. Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. The 2010 Prius. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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Built on a newly developed chassis based on Toyota’s New Global Architecture K (TNGA-K) platform, Crown has a raised overall height that’s nearly four inches higher than Camry. HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. CROSSOVER G “Advanced Leather Package” (2.4-liter

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