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Toyota to offer onboard generator option for hybrids sold in Japan

Green Car Congress

Drawing on experience gained in the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of eastern Japan, Toyota will introduce a 1.5kW power supply option for the Japan-market Prius within about half a year, and will expand the option to other hybrids in the near future. — Jack Rosebro.

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Now Ford Has A Prius: 2012 C-Max To Go Hybrid-Only

Green Car Reports

The upcoming Ford two-row C-Max Hybrid and plug-in C-Max Energi hybrid are still on track, but today Ford says it's canning the planned seven-seat, gas-powered C-Max minivan from its future product plan.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

This appeases the purists who can’t imagine a Harley that’s quiet and scent-free while letting H-D move into the electrified future. LiveWire Labs in Silicon Valley will communicate with Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee to “pioneer the future of motorcycling.” There is no all-electric or gas-only Prius—that’s not its identity.

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News: 2025 Volkswagen ID7

Clean Fleet Report

ID.Buzz minivan (already on sale in Europe). Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius driving review that will included a report on its performance, handling, ride and driving range. Story by John Faulkner and Michael Coates.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. ” Why is the Prius a success? The panel identified three reasons why the Prius was a success: First, the Prius makes a strong statement about environmental responsibility. Second, the Prius has a high quality of execution.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans. Looking to the future, manufacturers are continuing to put more effort into vehicles that run primarily on electric power.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. It accelerates from 0-60mph in a mere 3.9seconds, and, according to Tesla’s analysis, is ‘twice as efficient’ as the Toyota Prius. Tesla Motors.