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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

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The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. Out the door price?

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Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

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Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. The Auris HSD hybrid.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

Toyota’s ground-breaking SUV reached a 10M global sales landmark in February of 2020. By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. Time will tell.

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Daihatsu and Suzuki Readying More Fuel-Efficient Minicars to Compete with Hybrids

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the Toyota Group’s minicar specialist, and Suzuki Motor. mpg US, 3.33 L/100 km], similar to hybrids sold by Toyota Motor. It will feature such gas-saving. 660cc or less, run 20-25 km per liter (47-59 mpg US, 5-4 L/100 km), and are. electric motors for minivehicles as being cost-prohibitive. Trimming the.

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Toyota Unveils Sai Compact Luxury Hybrid in Japan

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Toyota has unveiled the Sai compact luxury hybrid sedan in Japan ( earlier post ); the vehicle, based on the platform used for the Lexus HS 250h ( earlier post ), is planned to go on sale in Japan on 7 December. km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 mpg US, 5.1 Tags: Hybrids Japan. The SAI G package. Click to enlarge.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 2011 Lexus CT 200h. Click to enlarge. km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.