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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. The all-electric efficiency averaged about 3.0 Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. George, Utah.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size. qdash;Satoshi Ogiso.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco. 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. Check them out if you want to see where Ford is excelling in electric vehicle design, development and technology.

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Toyota details powertrain advances in Gen4 Prius; available E-Four system for all-wheel drive

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liter VVT-i Atkinson cycle gasoline engine (2ZR-FXE), Toyota completely re-engineered the engine, delivering results in terms of performance, fuel economy, and reductions to size and weight. Transaxle and Electric Motor. Although the new 2016 Prius retains the established 1.8-liter

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