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NHTSA opens prelim investigation into MY 2007-2008 Camry Hybrid braking problem

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation (PE14001) to to assess the cause, scope and frequency of reported intermittent loss of assisted braking in model year (MY) 2007-2008 Toyota Camry hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

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Toyota extends battery warranty for Model Year 2020 hybrid, plug-in, and fuel cell electric vehicles

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In the US, Toyota announced it will extend its hybrid battery warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This extension is valid for all new model year 2020 Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles.

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A Deep Dive Into Tesla Depreciation

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I look at depreciation data for the Tesla Model 3, Toyota Camry Hybrid, and BMW 3 Series. After this deep dive, I need to update the TCO (total cost of ownership) estimates I made about a year ago. Reasons Why Tesla Pricing Has Been So Volatile Over The Last Few Years The […]

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Toyota to try to double sales in China by 2015; leveraging local subsidies for hybrids

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last year, according to research firm LMC Automotive.Its comeback strategy makes use of its strength in hybrid cars. But the Chinese government's definition of alternative-energy vehicles does not include standard hybrids, only electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Toyota’s Camry hybrid qualifies.

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Tesla wins big among EV shoppers in KBB’s Q1 2022 Brand Watch report

Teslarati

Tesla is still maintaining its lead in the US electric vehicle sector, but veteran players like Ford are gaining ground. Rising fuel prices in the market likely helped drive interest in electric and electrified vehicles. The Honda CR-V Hybrid rounded out KBB’s list of 10 most-shopped electric/electrified models.

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Minor Updates For Better Mileage

Green Car Reports

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the third year for the carmaker''s first hybrid-electric vehicle. For the new.'

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running.

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