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Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

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Chevron USA kicked off a road trip across the US Gulf Coast to showcase an innovative new gasoline blend with more than 50% renewable content. During the tour, Chevron representatives will talk with members of the public about the benefits of lower carbon fuels such as biofuels and renewable gasoline blend.

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Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started production of its 5 th -generation hybrid powertrains for the new Corolla. The MG1 is an auxiliary motor/generator which acts as a starter for the gasoline engine, generates electricity to power the MG2 motor and charges battery. 5th generation hybrid transmission 1.8L. liter version.

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Toyota developing hydrogen combustion engine technologies through motorsports

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Toyota Motor Corporation is developing a hydrogen combustion engine in an effort to move toward a carbon-neutral mobility society. in-line three-cylinder turbo with intercooler—on a racing vehicle based on Toyota’s Corolla Hatchback, which it will enter in competition under the ORC ROOKIE Racing banner.

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Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

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Toyota engineers have created a prototype hydrogen engine road car—the Corolla Cross H2 Concept. By adapting existing technologies and further leveraging existing investments, hydrogen combustion could lead to widespread, accessible carbon-reduction solutions faster, Toyota says. By equipping the 1.6l Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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Toyota showcased its experimental hydrogen-powered combustion engine technology in the multiple award-winning GR Yaris. The hydrogen fuel, fuel tanks and refueling process of the experimental vehicle are the same as found in the Mirai, Toyota’s commercially available flagship fuel cell electric vehicle. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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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. 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 turbo gas engine, the 2.5L With a 0-60 time of 6.3

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EV vs. gasoline cost to fuel, Toyota and CARB, Polestar on water: Today’s Car News

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Toyota and CARB are cooperating. And EVs cost far less to “fuel” than gasoline vehicles. Polestar battery tech is going into some fast, efficient watercraft. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. According to recent estimates from the Department of Energy, every U.S.-market market EV costs less than $1,000 to.

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