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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. Producing Electricity from Hydrogen The electric power comes from oxygen being introduced to a fuel cell filled with compressed hydrogen gas. It looks great from any angle.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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There are already spaces in New York City and Los Angeles, and there are now two in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I’m located. Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas. Lexus, Infiniti and Acura are all promising EVs, but most of those don’t even have target introduction dates.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Lexus Looks with Emissions-free Driving. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. Powered by compressed hydrogen gas, the 2022 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive the electric motor. The electric power comes from oxygen being introduced to a fuel cell filled with compressed hydrogen gas.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. GM says it is committed to establishing a harmonized national program to improve fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Buick will focus on North America and China. Focus on fuel economy.

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Toyota announces opening of first pipeline-fed hydrogen station in the US adjacent to its campus; plans H2 use for combined heat and power on campus as well

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The facility will provide hydrogen for the Toyota fuel cell hybrid demonstration program vehicles as well as other manufacturers’ fuel cell vehicle fleets in the Los Angeles area. Pipeline hydrogen used on campus will be offset with the purchase of landfill generated renewable bio-gas.

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