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

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The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. Given that Toyota now produces about 90% of its hybrids at home, global output of such vehicles is expected to surpass 1 million in 2011 when those assembled in China, the US and elsewhere are included. Toyota currently assembles hybrids at six domestic factories and four overseas sites.

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

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Kyodo News reports that Toyota Motor Corp. The SAI reportedly will have the same basic structure as the recently introduced Lexus HS 250h, but with different exterior and interior designs. Toyota is also planning to release a less pricey compact hybrid based on the Vitz, and a minivan type hybrid as early as in 2011.

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Toyota to introduce new hybrids

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Having enjoyed significant success with the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Motor Corporation is now lining up a new medium-sized hybrid saloon car for introduction later this year according to reports in Kyodo News.

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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. Lexus GS 450h. Lexus HS 250h. Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Concept. Lexus LF-Ch Premium Compact Hybrid.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Thankfully, since parts of the powertrain in the Circuit are also used in other Chrysler ENVI vehicles - like the all-electric USPS minivan that was unveiled earlier today - work that is done on one model can be applied to others. An (expected) high price tag. For now, if you want to keep moving, you need to keep pressing go.