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Speculation: Will the Auris Hybrid Be Toyota’s Be Low-Cost Response to the Insight?

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AllAboutPrius ’ Editor in Chief John Voelcker speculates that the Toyota Auris Hybrid, targeted for Europe in 2010 ( earlier post ), could serve as Toyota’s reportedly planned low-cost response to Honda’s Insight. The Auris is a European and Asian hatchback model built on the same platform as the 2009 Toyota Corolla.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. If you are looking for a compact sedan or a five-door hatchback, the Rio is a must for your consideration list. Drivetrain.

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Canadian team proposes new propane phase-change thermal management system for hybrid electric battery packs

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Because of the simplicity of the air cooling structure for EVs and HEVs, as well as the low cost and easy maintenance compared to other cooling systems, air cooling is one of the most widely used battery thermal management systems in EVs and HEVs.

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