Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

Despite the lowest gasoline prices in Europe in 5 years, Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) sales of hybrid vehicles continued their 5-year increase to reach 209,000 units for the full year 2015, up 17% year-on-year. Sales of Toyota and Lexus-branded hybrid vehicles now represent 24% of the group’s sales on the continent, up from 20% a year ago.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

A bonus: Electric vehicles are much better for the environment. The average cost total cost of ownership for an electric car in the United States is around half as much as a gasoline-powered vehicle. Plus, they don’t require oil changes, which adds up over time for owners of gasoline-powered cars. Average Maintenance Costs.

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Maintenance Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Clean 69

Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Reminds me to blog about that Lexus ad campaign casting a spell around the letter h. How to spin a false green consciousness around a gasoline burning luxury automobile. It’s expensive, gives the idea that you are helping the environment, and requires no commitment/changes other than money. But for now, enjoy a pointed chuckle.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

They run on two sources of power, using gasoline and electricity. You’re Not Going To Save the Environment with a Hybrid. Hybrids are a great alternative for people who simply can’t operate normally without a car but still want to reduce their impact on the environment. You don’t have to sacrifice performance.

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Hybrid Camry Hybrid F-150 Fuel Economy 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new powertrain units provide approximately 10% better power performance (in terms of the time needed for a gasoline-powered vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 mph and for a hybrid vehicle to accelerate from 25-43.5 The gasoline engine employs high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2015

liter in the Lexus NX 200t turbo last year, earlier post ) from a series of new engines with improved thermal and fuel efficiency. This, together with advanced D-4T (Direct-injection 4 stroke gasoline engine with Turbo) technology, creates an optimized air-fuel mixture. Earlier post.) The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter Source: Toyota.

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Gasoline Japan Available Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine, adopts the Atkinson cycle and D-4S injection system. liter AR gasoline engine. Toyota’s EQ EV will deliver electric power consumption of 104 Wh/km. Diesel engines.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Toyota 316

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. Buick will focus on North America and China. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones. Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly.

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China Electric Vehicles Chery Vehicles 28

Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Indeed, the Air’s short nose and tail, minimal overhangs and long wheelbase give it distinctively different proportions than a gasoline luxury sedan. These days, gold is a car color irretrievably associated with the Rad Era (often seen in old-lady Lexus models).

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Miles Mercedes IDEA All-Electric 143