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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The 2010 Prius. Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter Click to enlarge.

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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. The Hymotion L5 system has been successfully crash approved and meets the NHTSA safety test requirements.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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mpg US, 2.86 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. Acura ILX Hybrid (USA, Canada only). L/100k m) on the 10?15 Earlier post.) December: 600,000 units.

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Study finds households manage charging of PHEVs without help from online tools

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The study, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales USA with the integral partnership of Xcel Energy, is one of the only of its kind, combining both household and vehicle data in a smart-grid context. The PHEVs averaged 68 mpg (3.46 l/100 km) on gasoline and were used for an average of 3.2 trips per day.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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Toyota introduces other members of the Prius family; mid-size and compact

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The Prius (left) and the new Prius v (right). Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc., unveiled the Prius family of vehicles today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Prius mid-size liftback has accounted for more than 955,000 sales in the US since it was introduced in 2000. Prius v powertrain.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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For years, the RAV4 2-row crossover has been a top-selling model each month in the USA. 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.

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