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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

Green Car Congress

The Hertz Corporation has expanded its Dream Cars offering with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the US. The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Hertz Dream Cars expand the availability for consumers to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience. Audi R8, Spyder.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

I never thought I’d see the New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl and I never thought Las Vegas would get a hockey team, let alone one that won a Stanley Cup just six seasons in. To be sure, the Prius is no sports car. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. Out the door price?

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2016 Toyota Prius: Photos, Few Details At Global Launch Of 55-MPG Hybrid

Green Car Reports

The new 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid made its debut in Las Vegas Tuesday evening, where 350 guests watched the latest model of the world's most popular hybrid car raised into the night sky at an elaborate event to mark its global launch.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

With strong encouragement and support of the Ford team, a robust charging network and a great car, the 1,796 miles was as pleasant and easy to drive as it would be in any other car. Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St. miles/kWh North Las Vegas-to-St.

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Toyota unveils new 2016 Prius; first global vehicle based on TNGA

Green Car Congress

Toyota fully unveiled its fourth-generation Prius in an outdoor event Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015).

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2016 Toyota Prius: A Few Details On Engine, Hybrid System Released

Green Car Reports

While it has unveiled the all-new 2016 Prius hybrid twice--once at a glitzy event in Las Vegas, once at the Frankfurt Motor Show--Toyota has been very stingy with technical information about the powertrain that will let the car earn promised EPA combined ratings of 55 mpg or better.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

Green Car Congress

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. That vehicle will make its North American debut at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. qdash;Satoshi Ogiso.

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