The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Corolla Cross Hybrid is yet another extension of the Prius concept across the Toyota lineup. It has the cargo space to fit a dorm’s worth of crap, and I know that it will run damned near forever with the most basic maintenance. This is an excellent answer. Too many things in our lives are exciting.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid. The all-new 2023 Prius and Prius Prime are not merely a continuation of the outgoing models, but completely redesigned cars with a more powerful engine and a sleek design. No production information was provided.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in 312

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 2, 2009

A leading supplier of renewable-energy heating products is encouraging its drivers to choose Toyota Prius hybrid cars to help reflect the environmentally friendly nature of its business. Hoval Ltd has been impressed by the four Prius 1.5-litre litre Toyota Prius. “As The Toyotas are driven by regional sales engineers.

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Prius Toyota Renewable Energy 54

Teslarati

JANUARY 21, 2022

“Electric vehicles have reached a tipping point, and it’s clear that the Tesla Model 3 is this generation’s Prius,” Scott Painter , founder and CEO of Autonomy, said. The subscription cost includes “routine maintenance and roadside assistance.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2011

Our study considered a vehicle’s initial price and resale value along with other operating and maintenance costs. For passenger cars, the team paired the Jeta TDI with the Jetta 5C and 4C; the Prius with the Camry sedan (an imperfect pairing); the Hybrid Civic with the Civic; and the Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel with the E350.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

A Dominion PHEV Prius and hybrid bucket truck. Two Toyota Prius hybrids have been converted with the Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Module from A123Systems. Greenhouse gas emissions for the plug-in versions are half those of a standard Prius and about 80% less than those of a gas-powered midsize sedan. Click to enlarge.

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Virginia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life. Uncertainties are standard error of the means determined from the daily samples for the west LA data and by bootstrap resampling techniques for the SeaTac measurements.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Like the Prius, Toyota designed the Mirai to be immediately recognizable. The Prius analogy. In both the Japan and US introductions of the Mirai, Toyota executives carefully drew a comparison between the launch of the Mirai and the development and launch of the first Prius. Our first major task.launch a new Prius, a new hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The prototypical hybrid–the Toyota Prius. Hybrids Need More Maintenance and Service. The authority Consumer Reports found that many popular hybrid models required less maintenance than conventional vehicles. Flash Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius Hybrid. Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more common. This is untrue.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. It might not seem that long ago, but Toyota launched the Prius hybrid about 25 years ago,” Steven Elek, head of CR’s data analytics program, stated. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Leading car models sold include the Toyota Prius Prime, which accounted for more than 40% of the rebates, the Chevrolet Bolt EV (12%), Chevrolet Volt (10%), and the Ford Fusion Energi (10%). In total, more than $3 million in rebates were provided to New Yorkers for the purchase or lease of 26 different types of cars.

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New York Plug-in Plug Sale 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

However, the City of Burbank does not have the funds to continue the operation and maintenance of this facility. Fueling at that site is needed to support the existing hydrogen Prius fleet and the CARB-sponsored hybrid electric fuel cell bus, which was delivered in January 2010, as well as other fuel cell vehicles operating in the area.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

BEV fans will also cite high maintenance and repair costs that supposedly come along with ICE vehicles. Modern PHEVs and BEVs are subject to maintenance and repairs at any time. The Toyota Prius Prime is a popular PHEV. In other words, ICE refers to the old-school vehicles that BEV fans call “gas guzzlers.” Conclusion.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 75

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

In 1997, the Toyota Prius was released as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid. The pros of going gasless include reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expense and—most importantly—less pollution. By Haden Kirkpatrick. Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start.

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars Las Vegas 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

Buyers also need to consider costs such as maintenance and resale value. Most alternative-fuel vehicles have a retained value four to five percent better than traditional vehicles, though some hybrids and clean diesels, such at the Prius and Jetta TDI, are dramatically higher. The point we make is that it is not just about fuel.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

We’re not sure how much maintenance cost you are going to incur and quite frankly you many need to replace the battery pack after 3-4 years and it may cost between $3,000-$5,000. ” Why is the Prius a success? Second, the Prius has a high quality of execution. The styling is there. I can show that level of esteem.

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All Cars Electric

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Behind our backs, Toyota has conducted studies on the Prius hybrid. Three years ago, they stuffed lithium-ion packs in the Prius and put these vehicles through the rigors. Tests likely included durability evaluation, costs, maintenance issues, and so on.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. He said Toyota’s 2010 Prius hybrid electric gets about 10 miles range on pure battery, while the planned Chevy Volt will get 40.

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2010 Nissan Tennessee Tax Credit 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2014

The organizations held a wide assortment of electric automobiles including low-speed EVs; larger maintenance and utility vehicles, such as the Ford Transit Connect; and passenger EVs, including the Nissan LEAF, Peugeot iOn, and Toyota Plug-in Prius.

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Fleet Purchase Automobile Plug-in 257

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Motortrend.com reviewer Kelly Lin: “Toyota’s biggest strength is its hybrid technology, and in our SUV-obsessed market, the RAV4 Hybrid has overtaken the Prius as the best-selling hybrid in the brand’s lineup. Low maintenance costs. 100K mile maintenance costs for the gas engine are estimated to be as low as $600. •

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

2012 Toyota Prius model) that can accurately predict fuel economy when fed a drive cycle. Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. Don’t worry about dodging puddles in your Prius! What happens if water does get into the battery. If water gets inside the battery shell , there is still little to worry about.

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Gas-Electric Electric Vehicles Gas Power 98

Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

Toyota’s efforts at producing clean, green vehicles have expanded far beyond the Prius and the Camry, with the Verso just the latest of its models to clean up its act. The seven-seat vehicle has gained added appeal with the introduction of a 2.2

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Clean Cleaning Toyota Fuel Economy 36

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Maintenance – Three years/Unlimited. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius driving review that will include reporting on its performance, handling, ride and driving range. Powertrain – Five years/100,000 miles.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 83

Electric Auto Association

JULY 9, 2021

Embracing the EV maintenance future By Matt Lamontagne: Member, Electric Auto Association. Most people drove large V8-powered vehicles that required constant maintenance, and emissions and fuel economy standards were just emerging. Making a Prius my daily driver put me directly in the shoes of my intended customer.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

See below: "EVJerry" Asher brought the "Spirit of DC" Plug-In Toyota Prius to visit the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association (LVEVA) on Monday, November 24th. Jerry also demonstrated additional open source CANView software menus on the Prius touch screen display panel that added enhanced instrumentation to the vehicle.

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EV Adoption

APRIL 8, 2022

But rather, depending on the PHEV‘s driver habits and the PHEV itself, they can actually be really good in helping reduce tailpipe emissions or slightly worse than say a regular Prius hybrid. They require two separate powertrains, are heavier, still use gas and require maintenance like oil changes.

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PHEV Tax Credit Tax Plug-in 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Story and photos by John Faulkner. Observations: 2021 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid. Have you ever said “I will never drive a minivan?”

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Electric motors are clean, lightweight, maintenance-free and powerful. The Europeans have placed their bet on the more efficient diesel engine, achieving mpg ratings in excess of the Prius without the complication and expense of hybridization. The latest lithium-ion batteries are energy-dense, durable, compact and recyclable.

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Altima Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion Plug-in 100

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more. as well as 600 universities throughout the country.

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Cars Fleet Los Angeles Houston 99

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

CalCars mission is to narrow the cost gap through incentives, subsidies and rebates while making the case for paying extra to gain access to car-pool lanes, spend less time at gas stations, get home backup power, lower maintenance costs, and, most importantly, benefit society by reducing oil imports, greenhouse gases and pollution.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

He added that the Wrangler PHEV has been embraced by Jeep’s enthusiasts, pulling one-fourth of the model’s sales and even outselling the Toyota Prius for the first quarter of 2021, taking the title for that time as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 78

Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Although Vinfast flirted with a direct-sales strategy early on, the dealership group forges a new model in which it will be responsible for repairs, maintenance, and parts support. This week we took a look at the last of our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalists up close.

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Get Electric Vehicle

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Hybrids like the Toyota Prius use regenerative braking to recharge their batteries while slowing down or braking, thereby enhancing their overall efficiency. #9. Age and Maintenance of the Vehicle & Battery Finally, one of the main factors influencing the range of an electric car is battery deterioration.

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