Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

Prius α S Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. Derived from the third-generation Prius hybrid, the α offers an interior allowing multiple seat arrangements. Prius α powertrain. Earlier post.). 1,797 cc (2ZR-FXE). Engine power.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

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.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The Panasonic Group will supply the lithium-ion batteries for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Li-ion cell for Prius PHV. Given the growing public concern for conserving the environment and escalating oil prices, the demand for rechargeable batteries for eco-friendly vehicles is expected to grow rapidly.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Using less fuel is better for your budget, but it’s not necessarily better for the environment or for tailpipe emissions. Of the 10 Top Picks for 2021 revealed by Consumer Reports on Thursday, four are Green Choices that reflect a newfound attention to that idea: the Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, and Tesla Model 3.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

in a field study of household experiences and the technical impacts of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in a smart grid environment. Toyota Motor Sales will supply 18 Prius PHVs for the two-year program. For longer distances, the PHV reverts to its hybrid mode and operates like a regular Prius. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

The Hybrid FFV is a new powertrain system that Toyota is developing with an aim to popularize hybrid electric vehicles in Brazil and to contribute to the environment through reduction of CO 2 emissions. The prototype uses the Toyota Prius—which is currently sold and becoming popular in Brazil—as a base model.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

Though widely thought of as the ultimate green car, the 2010 Toyota Prius is facing criticism over just how green it is. The Prius uses a lot of fossil fuels during its hybrid battery development and now critics are calling for Toyota to correct its green statements. The controversy centres on its use of a nickel metal hydride battery.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Check out the blog Stuff White People Like on the Prius. One car that defines all that they love: the Toyota Prius. The Prius might be the most perfect white product ever. It’s expensive, gives the idea that you are helping the environment, and requires no commitment/changes other than money. I'll get to them.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Demonstration Program Vehicle 002. The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Built specifically to support a global demonstration program that begins this month, the Prius PHV is based on the third-generation Prius.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2013

The Prius family posted 9,166 units (23.7%) in the first quarter. Of those, 4,039 were the classic Prius; 3,715 were the Prius+; and 1,412 were the Prius PHV. Despite the challenging sales environment, our results are in-line with the market evolution.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 8, 2021

The Prius Prime plugs in, but has a backup gas engine for longer trips. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV. Next, the Toyota Prius Prime is another choice for used EVs (in this case a plug-in hybrid). The Prius Prime also comes with a huge center touch screen, four seats, and plenty of space in the hatchback.

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

His words, "A vegan in a Hummer has a lighter carbon footprint that a beef eater in a Prius." Last week author Michael Pollan made a statement that upset many. Obviously his claim drew immediate criticism, but is there any truth to his words? Well, it turns out that Pollan was indeed wrong across the board. Gidon Eschel and Pamela.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Green cars may be designed for practical purposes--cutting fuel consumption, lowering planetary damage--but they can be as good for a carmaker''s image as they are for the environment.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2014

In August 1997 in Japan, Toyota launched the “Coaster Hybrid EV” and launched the “Prius”—the world’s first mass-produced hybrid passenger vehicle—in December. Since then, Toyota hybrid vehicles have received tremendous support from consumers around the world.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2016

In 2005, based on long-term plans to encourage the widespread use of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the country, Toyota selected China as the first location for production of its hybrid flagship, the Prius, outside of Japan. Click to enlarge. Later, the establishment of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co.,

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 1, 2013

Like Texas, California, is home to a diverse array of cultures and a wide range of environments, both man-made and natural. Years ago, tourism officials in the Lone Star State adopted the saying, "Texas: It's Like A Whole Other Country". There's some truth to that, but the slogan might be most appropriate for California.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2017

With the business environment undergoing drastic change, both companies say they have realized the importance of collaborating with trusted partners and looking past conventional boundaries to contribute to the world through monozukuri and creating new value.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

In 1997, the Toyota Prius was released as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid. In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. By Haden Kirkpatrick. Another hot topic in the auto world is autonomous rides. The solution?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Additionally, an energy management system that combines solar power generation with storage batteries made by recycling used batteries from Prius hybrid vehicles has been put into operation. This project represents the first operational start within a commercial environment. kW have been installed.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 25, 2012

As one southern California resident recently found out, high-thermal-efficiency windows can reflect a significant amount of heat back into the environment. As if inattentive drivers, potholes, vandalism and acid rain weren’t enough to worry about, it now seems that urban motorists have one more thing to raise their insurance rates.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Based on the third-generation Prius, the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle made its North American debut yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show. When longer distances are needed, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) can revert to charge sustaining mode and operates in the same manner as a regular Prius.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

inverter used in the Fiat 500e has a volume of about 5 liters, while the motor inverter used in the 2010 Prius drivetrain has a volume of about 5.4L (according to a DOE deconstruction.) The peak power density of the 2010 Prius motor inverter is 11.1 Evaluation Of The 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive System (ORNL, 2011).

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Green Cars News

MAY 28, 2009

The world’s most popular hybrid car shows no signs of slowing down with demand for the new Toyota Prius surpassing expectations and leaving the Japanese carmaker considering an increase in production.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

generation advanced safety research vehicle at the company’s Prius Challenge event in Sonoma California. Guardian is a high-level driver assist system, constantly monitoring the driving environment inside and outside the vehicle, ready to alert the driver of potential dangers and stepping in when needed to assist in crash avoidance.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

With sales of both the new generation Prius and the new RAV4 hybrid about to start, the irreversible drive towards ever more hybrid sales in Europe will continue in 2016. 2016 will see the arrival on the market of new or redesigned models: the new Prius; the RAV4 hybrid; the new Hilux, and the new PROACE.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The iQ EV is a battery-electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments; Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2010

Powertrain components of the Prius PHV. The project involves about 100 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs) as well as a dedicated charging infrastructure for the use of public and private partners in Strasbourg and its region. Click to enlarge. CO 2 emissions in the European homologation combined cycle are 59 g/km. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hybrid cars see higher tax incidence in India compared to their pure petrol counterparts, despite emitting lower pollutants into the environment. On the other hand, electric cars are taxed at a five per cent rate under the GST regime. The Japanese automaker has been claiming that hybrid cars reduce carbon emissions compared to petrol ones.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

liter hybrid system akin to that in the Prius c ( earlier post ) and that achieves a fuel efficiency of 33.0 Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter mpg US, 3.0 Corolla Hybrid specifications. Displacement.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine, evolved and matured from the third-generation Prius, together with a class-first full hybrid system (THS II with reduction gear) achieves fuel economy of 23.8 Monthly sales targets for Japan are 4,600 units for Voxy and 3,400 units for Noah. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter Hybrids Japan'

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The prototypical hybrid–the Toyota Prius. 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. Flash Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius Hybrid. For Your Shopping List.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

By being fueled by both gas and battery, they sacrifice half or more of their need for gasoline, which can give the environment a sigh of relief. Plus, organizations like the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have the final say when evaluating how vehicles’ sources of fuels are impacting the environment. Conclusion.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2010

Sales of the Toyota Prius dropped from 128 last October to 54 in February, Most other hybrid editions from popular foreign brands fail to sell more than 10 vehicles a month. They will eventually take root since an increasing number of people care about the environment, but not in the very near future,” a Seoul analyst said.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2012

We believe that the RAV4 EV will attract sophisticated early technology adopters, much like the first-generation Prius. It’s designed for consumers who prioritize the environment and appreciate performance. We look forward to seeing how the market responds.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

” Having been on the market for more than a decade, the Toyota Prius garnered a 75% familiarity rating. However, even some of the Prius’ product characteristics were not universally understood. For example, only 57% of those familiar with a Prius understood that it does not need to be plugged in.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales USA is teaming up with the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, to launch a field study into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in a smart grid environment.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

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