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Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

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People from Chevron and Toyota will be driving Toyota’s Tundra, RAV4 and Camry on this road trip with the objective of demonstrating the fuel, which is more than 40% less carbon intensive than traditional gasoline on a lifecycle basis, according to Chevron.

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Toyota Expands V2G Research with San Diego Gas & Electric Company Collaboration

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Toyota Motor North America and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) have agreed to collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles using a Toyota bZ4X.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. So, let us refine engine technology.” Should we not all have enthusiasm for cars as we take on the challenge.”

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Toyota develops electrolyzer using Mirai technology; deploying at DENSO plant

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Toyota has developed new electrolysis equipment to produce hydrogen from electrolyzing water using the fuel cell (FC) stack and other technology from the Mirai. Toyota has positioned hydrogen as a critical fuel for promoting initiatives aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions to contribute to achieving carbon neutrality.

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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made its world premiere before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show. turbo gas engine, the 2.5L The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L With a 0-60 time of 6.3

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Toyota runs GR Corolla fueled by liquid hydrogen

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In March 2022, at the Super Taikyu opening round at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Toyota revealed that it had begun developing a vehicle fueled by liquid hydrogen. Switching the fuel from gas to liquid also allows for more compact mobile hydrogen stations. As with gasoline vehicles, refueling could also be done in the pit area.

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Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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The Toyota Corolla Hybrid enters the 2023 model year as a thoroughly upgraded model. All Corolla Hybrid models upgrade to new Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 To mark the sporty SE grade joining the enlarged Corolla Hybrid family for 2023, Toyota is offering a special SE Infrared Edition, with both FWD and AWD versions available.

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