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South Australia Gets Its First PHEV Prius Conversion

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The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has procured a Toyota Prius which has been upfitted with an aftermarket plug-in conversion, as part of its plans to develop hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle training resources for automotive repair technicians throughout the state of South Australia. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

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Toyota Motor Corporation will this summer in Japan begin rolling out “T-Connect”, a new telematics service, along with compatible navigation systems and a smartphone app. Following approval by Toyota, apps will be hosted on the T-Connect app store. Agent is an automated version of the human operator service used by G-BOOK.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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Toyota” announced a new eco-conscious AI copilot at the DC Auto Show yesterday, which promises to reduce environmental impact by up to 10% – but it turns out the whole thing was a prank, and the prank makes a real point about Toyota’s tendency towards greenwashing. But it was all organized by pranksters, not Toyota itself.

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Anaheim Ride-and-Drive Event: A Memorable Success

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Event attendees experienced the joy of test-driving various electric vehicles in a safe and controlled environment. From smooth rides to engaging conversations, the event fostered a deeper appreciation for the future of sustainable transportation.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Conversely, 39% of respondents would only buy an EV if gasoline-powered vehicles were no longer available. Globally, almost half (47%) of respondents would prefer to purchase an electric vehicle from a mid-tier brand, e.g. Toyota, Subaru, Ford, Honda, Nissan.

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AIST, Toyota, and Toyota Central R&D Labs to consider joint research on advanced energy and environment technologies

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Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toyota Motor Corporation, and Toyota Central R&D Labs., CRDL) have commenced discussions on joint research aimed at accelerating development and implementing advanced technologies in the field of energy and the environment.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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Li-ion battery manufacturer Leyden Energy provided its high energy-density, high-performance Li-ion battery cells for SSI Racing’s electric Dream Car at the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. It can be operated in environments with temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C and relative humidity levels up to 95%.

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