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Toyota, NREL collaborate to advance megawatt-scale fuel cell systems

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Toyota Motor North America is collaborating with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to build, install and evaluate a 1-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell power generation system at NREL’s Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colorado. This 3-year, $6.5-million This 3-year, $6.5-million

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GM 2015 Colorado and Canyon V6 mid-size pickups offer segment-leading fuel economy

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The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading fuel economy for V-6 midsize pickups, based on current EPA fuel economy estimates. Canyon/Colorado. Toyota Tacoma. For the 2016 model year, Colorado and Canyon will add a 2.8-liter Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L Transmission.

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RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank, Bolt EV app, Rivian and Lucid in Colorado: Today’s Car News

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Toyota puzzles over hybrid fuel tanks. And Colorado may soon make it easier for Rivian and Lucid. Toyota is still working to resolve a fuel-tank issue with its top-selling hybrid, the RAV4 Hybrid. VW looks at fast chargers that are lighter for the grid. Bolt EV drivers get more features for their app.

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Colorado cleans up, why not a Tesla Model 3 or plug-in: Today's Car News

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The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gets better fuel economy than any other SUV without a plug. And Colorado joins up with California emissions standards. We take a look at the benefits of short-range plug-in hybrids. Our readers weigh in on why they haven't yet bought a Tesla Model 3. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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WeaveGrid collaborates with Toyota to enable V2G integration with selected utilities – Charged EVs

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Software provider WeaveGrid , in collaboration with Toyota, has developed just such a platform. WeaveGrid’s direct integration with Toyota is now active in select utility territories across the US, and the companies plan to expand it to others soon.

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Toyota and Net Impact announce 3 finalists of Next Generation Mobility Challenge

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Net Impact , a global community of students and professionals who aspire to be effective drivers of social and environmental change, and Toyota announced the 3 finalists of the Next Generation Mobility Challenge. Additionally, the winners may be considered for funding to bring their solution to life from the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

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Junkyard Find: 1995 Subaru Legacy L Wagon with 366,223 miles

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When it comes to junkyard cars with impressively high final odometer numbers, Toyotas , Hondas , Volvos and Mercedes-Benzes seem to be the most likely to have driven better than 400,000 miles during their lives. 1995 Subaru Legacy wagon with 360k miles in Colorado junkyard. 1995 Subaru Legacy wagon with 360k miles in Colorado junkyard.

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