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Toyota’s hybrid sales in Europe reach one million units

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In August, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that Toyota and Lexus combined had sold more than eight million hybrid cars worldwide since the launch of the Toyota Prius in 1997. Toyota has hit the millionth sale milestone for its hybrids in Europe with the delivery of an Auris hybrid to a driver in Germany.

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Toyota cumulative global hybrid sales pass 5M, nearly 2M in US

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Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— topped the 5 million unit mark as of 31 March 2013, reaching 5.125 million units. Toyota and Lexus sell 19 hybrid models and one plug-in hybrid in 80 countries and regions around the world.

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Toyota Motor Europe hybrid sales up 45% year-to-date; targeting 50% hybrid take-rate by 2020

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Toyota and Lexus are introducing three more hybrids to their European line-ups: the Toyota C-HR Hybrid, the new generation Prius Plug-In Hybrid and the Lexus LC 500h coupe. Toyota Motor Europe started commercializing hybrids in 2000 with the first generation Prius. —Karl Schlicht. To date, 1.5 Earlier post.).

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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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In addition, Toyota Europe offers the Toyota Prius, Prius+, and Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as well as the Lexus CT 200h, IS 300h, GS 300h, LS 600h and 600hL, and Rx 450h. Hybrid models now represent 18.5% total TME sales, including several countries outside of the EU. percentage point share gain to 4.7%.

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Green Autos in the Times: Hybrid Hype, Hydrogen Hooey and Electric Dreams

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Writing about the $121,000 Lexus LS 600h L: "th[is] hybrid may have set a new standard for automotive hyperbole. The Volt remains a dream, and a new generation Prius (read plug-in) just have to wait for the perfect Lithium battery. Especially as displayed in Adam B. Chris Paine ( Who Killed the Electric Car? )

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. Lexus LS 600h L. Toyota Prius Hybrid. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Toyota Prius Hybrid. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Lexus GS 450h.

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Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

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Further complications are just around the corner when plug-in hybrids, diesel hybrids, and the next generation of conventional powered engines are made available. Volvo has called on the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the criteria for London Congestion Charge exemption. per day) and can freely enter and exit the city centre zone.

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