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2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

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In adapting Toyota’s hybrid technology to the Prius c platform, each of the system’s major components benefitted from a design focus to reduce weight and size while improving efficiency. Under certain conditions EV Mode allows the Prius c to be driven solely by electric power for under one mile while remaining below 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. The Crown is an all-new design direction for Toyota, and one we like.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. The UX 250h is in the compact luxury crossover segment, so the Lexus design team knew it has to stand out.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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As the power, torque and transmissions would indicate, the Hybrid Max is quicker in 0-60 mph runs at 5.7 Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. seconds, while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Aerodynamically-optimized design with a drag coefficient of 0.25, the electric e-tron quattro drivetrain delivers up to 370 kW of power output. The two suppliers (LG and Samsung SDI, earlier post ) with which Audi works have each specialized in a particular design. lb-ft) of system torque.

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