article thumbnail

Toyota holds line-off ceremony for Prius in Thailand

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Thailand Co., TMT) held a line-off ceremony today at its Gateway Plant in Chachoengsao Province to mark the start of production of the Prius. The Prius, launched in 1997, topped cumulative global sales of 2 million units at the end of September this year.

Thailand 218
article thumbnail

Toyota Prius production begins in Thailand

Green Cars News

The world’s most popular hybrid car has broken new ground after the Toyota Motor Thailand Company held a line-off ceremony at its Gateway Plant in Chachoengsao Province to mark the start of production. The Toyota Prius plant will produce around 12,000 units annually with sales expected to begin as early as today.

article thumbnail

Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co., Toyota unveiled the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) in March 1997, then launched its first hybrid production vehicle (the Coaster) in Japan that August, followed by the first-generation Prius in December 1997. mpg US, 2.86 L/100k m) on the 10? Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Honda 244
article thumbnail

MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Groov-E-Skootz: electricscooter and bicycle retailer Midget Motors : Gizmo distributor SD Scooters : Electric Scooters SunValley Ford : They sold the Ford Ranger EV, now canceled. FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway. See what you missed. UrbanScooters.com :Electric scooter and bicycle retailer.