Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Toyota announced its all-new, all-electric compact SUV, the 2023 bZ4X—wait, what?! This is the first of several “bZ” vehicles between now and 2025, when Toyota will offer 70 electrified vehicles, 15 of them being full battery electric. Toyota finally jumps into the electric pool. Observations: 2023 Toyota bZ4X EV.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Today, we have a video road test of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, a new report claims Toyota will launch a battery-electric car, and Tesla Motors will begin charging for use of its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. Learn all about the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid with our video.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2024

While it wears a Subaru badge, it’s more Toyota underneath; the Solterra is a twin of the Toyota bZ4X. Subaru Solterra interior’s flat-top and bottom steering wheel differentiates it from the Toyota bZ4X. But good luck finding a plug out here! Subaru Solterra comes only in all-wheel drive.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2016

We continue our 2016 New York Auto Show coverage with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid and more details on the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in, as well as a look at Tesla's planned expansion of its Supercharger DC fast-charging network. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System. If plugging in your car seems daunting, it’s no more than what you do every night for your mobile phone. How It Works.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Toyota Industries’ solar charging station. Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The municipal government of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture plans to build 21 such stations at 11 locations such as the municipal office and branch offices.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. How It Works.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

Toyota held its first media briefing and drive for the RAV4 EV ( earlier post ), due to go on sale later this year in California. The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. The RAV4 EV. Click to enlarge. Absolutely not.

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Push EVs

MAY 9, 2023

Conversely, the Toyota BZ4x, which had claimed second place in March (with 1,016 units), seems to be suffering from international logistics irregularities (à la Tesla-of-old), and was back down to 225 units (and 12th spot) in April. Norway increased its plugin electric vehicle market share to 91.1% in April 2023, up from 84.2% year-on-year.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 21, 2007

A month or so ago word was Toyota was postponing the new generation Lithium Prius. That seemed to be a hint that Toyota wasn't moving too quickly on plug-ins. Now, however, we continue to see more information on Toyota's own prototype plug-in Lithium Prius.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

“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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Ricardo Strategic Consulting and A2Mac1 today will renew their partnership providing benchmarking and competitive analysis of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Systems benchmarked include the high voltage battery pack; inverter; motor; DC/DC converter; on-board charger; HV junction box; HV cables; and HVAC system.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

In June, Plug In Carolina selected AeroVironment to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle stations in seven South Carolina cities. Eaton is introducing a full family of products for each of the three product market segments: Level 1 (120Vac), Level 2 (240Vac) and DC Quick Charge (480V). Click to enlarge.

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Driivz

JULY 19, 2023

NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. Tesla has used this connector on all North American market vehicles since 2012 as well as on its DC-powered Superchargers and its Level 2 Tesla Wall Connectors for home and destination charging.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

This wide bandgap inverter product resulted in a smaller, lighter, higher power density and more efficient system in comparison to Toyota’s present Prius inverter design implementing silicon technology. The product operates by taking a two-level high and low input DC voltage (i.e.,

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 5, 2021

International automakers like Toyota and Hyundai motor, and India’s Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, KPIT technologies have shown interest in the initiative. International automakers like Toyota and Hyundai motor, and India’s Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, KPIT technologies have shown interest in the initiative. Hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2018

It's now abundantly clear that Tesla has created the roadmap on how to build a widespread DC fast-charging network that lets electric-car drivers travel long distances, even across the country.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2014

Power savings in plug-in vehicles versus total savings per car. They also offer greater efficiency in converting AC to DC power and in operating the electric traction drive during vehicle use. However, for plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), the threshold power savings needs to be a higher 5%. Source: Lux. Click to enlarge.

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Driivz

JULY 19, 2023

NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. Tesla has used this connector on all North American market vehicles since 2012 as well as on its DC-powered Superchargers and its Level 2 Tesla Wall Connectors for home and destination charging.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Plug-in cars are inevitable. The other carmakers domestic and foreign have less firm but well press-released plans for plug-ins. Veteran automakers, oil companies, and federal and state governments have been both the prime movers and obstacles to plug-in cars in the past and they remain so today. Will we get our money’s worth?

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

EV Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The Toyota-owned Japanese luxury brand Lexus already has the UX 300e battery electric SUV on-sale in Australia. Yep, while it might look a bit like the staple Lexus RX SUV, every panel including the solid spindle grille is different and it is based on the Toyota Group’s e-TNGA electric vehicle architecture. So what about equipment?

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Toyota Motors Headquarters. ! The "Spirit" across the street from the Toyota Motors complex in Torrance, CA. Plan is for some health-minded R & R at the True North Health Center in order to get EVJerr into physical shape for what "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" for 2010. Note the Season's Greeting on top.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV3A'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - Per Friday, 21 November timely call, the suggestion of Nogales International Reporter, Denise Halley DHalley@NogalesInternational.com (520) 375-5772, is energizing the pilot EVfort for a re-named "Plug-in Arizona" Tour and its launching in Nogales, AZ. a few websites below.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. liter 3-cylinder or the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 there is no cargo penalty for plug-in capability.

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EV Adoption

APRIL 10, 2022

While BEV purists like to claim that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV is dead), in fact in the US the dual-powertrain EVs are alive and well — and like BEVs, are also seeing strong growth in sales. One of the keys to PHEV growth will be how many PHEVs Toyota brings to the US. from 21.3% from 78.7%. of EVs sold in the US.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Toyota has begun verification testing of its newly developed wireless battery charging system based on WiTricity technology. kW) by EvatranGroup being done at the lab (as well as testing of DC fast charging and conductive charging). Navigant projections of wireless EVSE sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Current draft is 0.7.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

JANUARY 15, 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" is en route as of today, Thursday, 15 January 2009 -- Leaving Toyota Sierra in Sierra Vista, AZ. all prep'd for the PluginAmerica.org-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! EVent with some 70 Plug-ins expected!

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" and EVJerr rolled quietly into Nogales, AZ, just before noon, this Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009. It initiated the start of the "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" for educating one AZ County at a time! And of course, now Plug-ins for extra credit!

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV. front and 124.3 rear 0-60 mph: 5.0

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Plug in America

APRIL 15, 2022

Legacy automakers such as Ford, GM, and Toyota are beginning to revamp and build factories in states across the nation. Given that there will be an estimated 22 million EVs on the road by 2030 , an estimated 650,000+ jobs will be created directly and indirectly from investment in electric vehicles and related areas.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Quicke sidenote: PHEV3A as an acronym now encompasses the Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona (PHEV3A) EVducational Tour (tho it could change, depending on sponsorship to AAA Tour de AZ, or even eTour de AZ). The general theme (and purpose) is: Plug-in Arizona!

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

How do you prove the benefits of a plug-in hybrid car to the public? A Florida car dealer set a mission to drive 1,100 miles in a Toyota Prius, which had been modified as a plug-in hybrid, while burning as little petrol as possible. Plug-ins, he believes, are most useful to those with a daily commute to work.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The new Nissan quick chargers ( earlier post ) are engineered to the CHAdeMo standard and can deliver up to 50 kW of high voltage direct current (DC) electricity. The CHAdeMO—Charge to Move—standard was developed and agreed by a coalition of Japanese companies including Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Fuji Heavy Industries.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. Toyota’s first serious EV entrant. of torque.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. So many of our members have been practicing engineers, not just tinkerers,” Freund continued.

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