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RIT study ranks 10 most efficient powertrains, 10 lowest energy consumption chassis

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Findings include: The lowest energy consumption chassis of the 2010 passenger vehicle fleet by the VLFC method is the Toyota Prius, followed by the Suzuki SX4 chassis, the Yaris, and then the Civic Hybrid and the Kia Rio.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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The Prius posted 11,775 units, up 49.8%. Highlander Hybrid posted 1,029 units, an increase of 15.6%, representing 10.9% of all Highlander models sold. Sales of all Highlander models increased 21.2%. December sales of all light-duty vehicles reached 187,860 units, an increase of 32.3% over the same period last year.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Clean Fleet Report drove the front- wheel drive 2021 Toyota Sienna XSE powered by Toyota’s hybrid system–a 2.5-liter,

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

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The Kentucky-made three-row Toyota electric SUV that the automaker has been underscoring is on the way has taken on an intriguing twist with new info: that it’s reportedly a Toyota Highlander EV. In the meantime, Toyota is advising Prius owners to lock those doors while driving. It’s looking increasingly likely that the first U.S.

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September Auto Sales Plunge in Aftermath of Cash for Clunkers; SAAR at 9.2M units, LDV Sales Down 41% from August, Hybrid Sales Down 48%

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The Prius posted September sales of 10,984 units, up 1% from September 2008, but down 42% from August 2009. year-on-year, and Highlander Hybrid posted 269 units, down 70.8% GM retail sales were down 46% while fleet sales declined 43%. TMS posted September sales of 14,585 hybrid vehicles, down 5.3% from September 2008.

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Reported Sales of US Hybrids Up 48.6% in August; 3.07% Market Share

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The Prius posted 18,886 units, up 40.3% Sales of the Highlander Hybrid were down 31.9% by volume to 836 units; sales of all Highlander models were up 32% to 10,656 units. Ford saw its total sales increase 17% year-on-year in August, including fleet sales. Retail sales were down 17% while fleet sales declined 29%.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% Retail sales were down 9% while fleet sales declined 47%. Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% Highlander Hybrid sales were down 14.6%. Monthly sales of hybrids.