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Toyota unveils new 2016 Prius; first global vehicle based on TNGA

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Toyota fully unveiled its fourth-generation Prius in an outdoor event Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The vehicle features smaller, lighter hybrid system components; higher energy density in the batteries; and an internal combustion engine with a thermal efficiency of more than 40%. The new Prius is lower, longer, and wider.

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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With the expansion, Dream Cars consumers in select markets are now able to rent both the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, along with a variety of other high-end performance vehicles, from Ferrari to Lamborghini to Porsche and Mercedes Benz. Audi R8, Spyder. Bentley Continental GT. Cadillac CTS-V. Ferrari (California, F430).

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Improved aerodynamics will contribute to an all-new exterior design.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco. The Off-Roadeo Program Vehicle: Bronco Sport Badlands The Bronco Badlands has a 2.0L Jason went on to say, “Bronco Sport owners are more likely to go off-road than other vehicle lines.”

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Audi to unveil Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept plug-in hybrid at CES; 700 hp and 94 mpg

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Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 Engines Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Partner Update and Announcement

Plug In Partners

Unfortunately, consumer tax incentives for the purchase of plug in hybrids were not included. Ø In 2008, the House of Representatives will try once again to pass a renewable energy and energy efficiency tax credits bill that will include a tax credit for Plug in Hybrids. This is the same bill that the House passed in 2007.