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CU-NREL Energy Institute Launches Study of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Boulder; 18 Prius PHVs

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Toyota Motor Sales will supply 18 Prius PHVs for the two-year program. The Prius PHV can be charged in approximately three hours from a standard 110-volt electrical outlet, or in one and a half hours with a 220-volt electrical outlet, and can cruise in electric-only mode for approximately 13 miles (21 km). Earlier post.)

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On Prius

Plugs and Cars

There's much I should be blogging these days and hopefully will shortly. Check out the blog Stuff White People Like on the Prius. Check out the blog Stuff White People Like on the Prius. Reminds me to blog about that Lexus ad campaign casting a spell around the letter h. I'll get to them.

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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In a post on Toyota’s Open Road blog, Irv Miller, Toyota Group Vice President – Environmental and Public Affairs, wrote that contrary to some recent reports, Toyota has yet to offer mileage estimates on its plug-in hybrid technology. Toyota’s current plug-ins are: being used for auto show displays, brief demonstrations and university studies.

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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

The Truth About Cars

The plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius Prime SE had a $529 annual fuel cost by comparison, and it costs way less than half the Hummer EV’s MSRP to start. The Lexus RZ300e EV and Mini Cooper SE EV were second and third behind the Prius Prime on top of the list of greenest vehicles.

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Is This the Revised 2025 Toyota Camry?

The Truth About Cars

Toyota’s teaser shows LED running lights and an overall front fascia shape that resembles the new Prius design. The new Prius is easily one of the best-looking cars Toyota makes, and extending that design language to the Camry could greatly broaden its appeal. Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC insider.

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2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Challenge Raises Funds For Philanthropy

Green Car Reports

The company''s Fiesta Movement recruited perky, camera-ready cool kids to talk about the Fiesta through blog posts, photos, and videos. When it comes to social media marketing, Ford showed the auto world how it''s done back in 2010.

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Driver Spotlight: Taking Charge with EV Incentives

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Jeannie doesn’t typically buy new cars, but between government, manufacturer, and dealership incentives, her 2021 Prius was easily affordable! The post Driver Spotlight: Taking Charge with EV Incentives appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.