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Toyota wraps up 3-year Strasbourg Prius PHV demo project; average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to gasoline ICE vehicles

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The partners revealed the final conclusions collected from this large-scale demonstration, in which approximately 70 units of the Prius PHV were provided to Strasbourg. Data was accumulated by utilizing the 145 dedicated charging stations installed in the city by EDF to identify vehicles and exchange information. times a day.

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NEDO, Sharp, and Toyota to begin public road trials of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries

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Toyota installed this panel on the roof, hood, rear hatch door, and other parts of its Prius PHV and produced a demo car for public road trials. times higher in comparison with the commercial model Prius PHV (equipped with a solar charging system). Toyota plans to share a selection of trial data results with NEDO and Sharp.

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Uses Same Powertrain as the Prius

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The concept, which previews the production model of the hybrid to be built in the UK beginning in the second half of 2010, uses the same powertrain applied in the current-generation Prius. The Auris hybrid concept uses solar panels on the roof for ventilation support and dashboard to recharge mobile consumer electronics devices.

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REV Becomes First Hymotion Dealer in Canada; Offers L5 Conversion Kit for Prius

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It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC. The Hymotion L5 installation adds a 5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and charging system to the original Prius.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Toyota Industries Corp. Develops Solar Charging Station for EVs and PHEVs

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Full operation of the stations will begin in April, with 20 Prius Plug-In Hybrids. Toyota Industries recharger on a stand. TIC has directly a number of components to the Prius, starting with the first generation system, including converters, inverters, and car air conditioning compressors. kW solar panel in an 8.4

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ChargePoint Flex level 2 EV charger now $397, last day to save $699 on Aventon Abound e-bike, more

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It can easily be installed indoors or outdoors by an electrician, with options for both plug-in or hardwired installations available. It can be fully charged via a wall outlet in up to 58 minutes and can recharge in up to 1.8