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Toyotas Yaris hybrid concept anticipates B-segment hybrid strategy with first downsizing of HSD; Prius +

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This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. The smaller Prius v introduced in January at the Detroit show features a NiMH pack.). The latest generation of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain found in Prius+ includes a lithium-ion battery pack, installed entirely beneath the second row seating.

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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter liter engine with a 60 kW motor and NiMH battery pack; combined cycle fuel consumption is 3.6 In 2013, the B-segment Yaris Hybrid ended the year with sales more than doubling year-on-year reaching 49,774 units, an increase of 25,041 units from 2012. The Auris Hybrid combines a 1.8-liter

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Toyota introduces the B-segment Yaris Hybrid at Geneva; anticipating 20% of Yaris model range sales in first year

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The new Yaris Hybrid, which is equipped with a version of the downsized hybrid powertrain featured in the Prius c/Aqua ( earlier post ), is a major step in the company’s full hybrid European roll-out strategy. The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter Fuel consumption is 3.5 meters has been maintained.

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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. kWh NiMH pack with 180 cells (6.5 The belt angle has been narrowed and pulley diameters reduced, resulting in shifting speeds that are 20% faster. Both powerful and rhythmic acceleration are realized. The new system uses a 1.4

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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Regenerative Braking : During braking, the E-Motor recovers kinetic energy, which is then stored in the high-voltage NiMH battery pack. The hybrid drive replaces the previous V8 gasoline engines in Europe and America and carries on Volkswagen’s downsizing strategy.

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Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

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The new Fusion Hybrid features all-new lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous NiMH batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph (from 76 to 100 km/h). liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain.

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