The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

God knows I’m a big proponent of the minivan. But minivans have been in a massive decline ever since someone - that mythical someone - decided they were uncool. Toyota soldiers on as one of the few remaining automakers still carrying the minivan torch, now as an all-hybrid lineup. versus 112.2 Yep, a turbo atop a hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2012

The 2012 Toyota Prius V would appear to be what fuel-efficient drivers have been craving for many years: a Prius with more interior space for people and stuff, something like a station wagon or a minivan with a hybrid powertrain. While the company waffles continuously on what kind of a car it actually is, the EPA.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2011

At 50 miles per gallon, the 2011 Toyota Prius five-door hatchback is the most fuel-efficient car sold in the U.S. So the quintessential Prius hybrid is becoming not just a vehicle but a family. Its first new member is the Prius V.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

million units, the Prius family accounts for 3.3 million Prius; 224,000 Prius α (Prius v); 259,700 Aqua (Prius c). As of the end of October 2012, there are 19 TMC-produced hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid vehicle model available in approximately 80 countries and regions around the world.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2010

sales volume increase in July thanks in part to the hot-selling Prius hybrid. jump partly on the popularity of the Fit subcompact and the Step WGN minivan. Toyota Motor Corp. enjoyed a 19.1% Honda Motor Co. The Demio subcompact helped boost Mazda Motor Corp.’s s sales volume 25.3%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) announced the winners of the 5 th annual Altair Enlighten Award, which strives to promote and celebrate innovation in automotive lightweighting. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Module category.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2010

A new Toyota Prius mini-van could be on the streets as early as next year, according to reports in the Nikkei. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota Hybrid cars hybrid vans Lithium-ion batteries Toyota Prius Hybrid Toyota Prius hybrid minivan Toyota Prius minivan lithium-ion.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 6, 2023

A prototype for a redesigned Volkswagen Tiguan has been noticed, with the unedited check car dressed in slightly any camouflage tools. Even though a successor hasn’t been introduced, Chevy has showed that it isn’t curtains for the Camaro simply but.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

Toyota currently sells more than 10 hybrids, including dedicated models such as the Prius, Sai and Lexus HS 250h. Toyota plans to boost production of these existing vehicles in addition to launching new hybrid minivans, subcompacts and luxury cars, according to the report.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2016

Which luxury plug-in vehicle will soon have a plug-in version using parts from a minivan? And, why is an unusual Toyota electric-car concept made of wood? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, March 11, 2016.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2013

If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6 But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. will sound a little poor in comparison. in March--and it''s an all-time high.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. It might not seem that long ago, but Toyota launched the Prius hybrid about 25 years ago,” Steven Elek, head of CR’s data analytics program, stated. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 21, 2014

Japanese carmaker Toyota has been leading the way for hybrid cars ever since introducing the Prius back in 1997: and now it is set to further its reputation with the launch of two completely redesigned minivans. Both the Noah minivan (pictured) and the Voxy minivan will be launched on Valentine''s D[.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Following the devastating effects of the March earthquake and Tsunami in eastern Japan, Toyota will introduce a 1.5kW power supply option for the Japanese version of the Toyota Prius.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

Toyota plans to receive supplies of lithium ion batteries, which have higher output and capacity than the nickel-metal hydride batteries now used in the Prius and other hybrids. It will first use Sanyo batteries in a hybrid minivan slated to debut around 2011. To date, Toyota’s sole supplier of NiMH batteries is PEVE. Earlier post.).

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All Cars Electric

MAY 27, 2010

While the all-electric cars being launched as 2011 models--the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, and Coda Sedan--get lots of attention, their total U.S. sales won't break 100,000 in their first year.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

They could: Offer an electric version of an existing vehicle Give an electric model a new or additional identity Introduce a new electric model Create a new electric sub-brand Start a new electric car company. However, they make attractive second cars and commuter modules, especially when they’re used. A new old brand.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

2,500 on a car with a base of $25,000) for a vehicle with green technology—all other things being equal. The role of emotion in buying cars. He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. ” Why is the Prius a success? How do you make a vehicle more quiet?

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 23, 2009

Having enjoyed significant success with the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Motor Corporation is now lining up a new medium-sized hybrid saloon car for introduction later this year according to reports in Kyodo News.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2023

ID.Buzz minivan (already on sale in Europe). Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius driving review that will included a report on its performance, handling, ride and driving range. Story by John Faulkner and Michael Coates.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. Toyota ( TM ). Ford ( F ).

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Its first model, the Tesla Roadster, was the first production car to use lithium-ion batteries and was the first electric vehicle with a range greater than 200miles. BYD Auto.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

He added that the Wrangler PHEV has been embraced by Jeep’s enthusiasts, pulling one-fourth of the model’s sales and even outselling the Toyota Prius for the first quarter of 2021, taking the title for that time as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. The more cars we see this in, the more we like it.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Wrangler 4xe (pronounced “four-by-e”) will become Jeep’s third plug-in hybrid for Europe, where far more stringent emission rules encourage plug-in cars of all types. The range was lower at highway speeds, of course, but around town, it wasn’t hard to keep the car in Electric mode by avoiding hard acceleration.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2007

based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. First, there is this story from Volkswagon. Since the goal of the Up !

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Just as we have become accustomed to plugging in our cell phones everyday, the habit of plugging in your car after returning home could easily become second nature. The only time involved is the few seconds it takes to plug in and later, unplug, your car and possibly press a button. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right?

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