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Report: Toyota to Introduce New Medium-Sized Hybrid, the SAI

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will introduce within this year a new medium-sized hybrid sedan, the SAI. The SAI reportedly will have the same basic structure as the recently introduced Lexus HS 250h, but with different exterior and interior designs. The SAI price is expected to fall between that of the Prius and the HS 250h.

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Report: Toyota Targeting Production of Approximately 1M Hybrids In 2011, About 2x 2009 Level

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plans to double its global production of hybrid vehicles from the 2009 level to 1 million units in 2011. The automaker recently notified parts suppliers that it intends to roll out about 800,000 hybrids domestically in 2010, with the figure to be raised to around 900,000 in 2011 and roughly 1.1 million in 2012.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans. More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. BMW X6 Active Hybrid. •