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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. The 2010 Prius. Click to enlarge. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. Click to enlarge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. But, he says, what no one yet knows is whether people would buy a plug-in flex fuel Camry or Highlander.

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