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JUNE 10, 2010

The Toyota Prius is receiving unexpected levels of interest from potential owners in India just three month after its launch there, one of the country’s websites reports. Tags: Toyota hybrid Indian prius Sales success. According to BSMotoring.com, the hybrid model is exceeding its monthly sales target by more than double.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 14, 2009

After months of anticipation, Toyota has formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid – a plug-in version of the third generation model.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2009

The success story that is the new Toyota Prius continued into July as it once again topped the sales charts in Japan. This is the third successive month that the Prius has been the top-selling car in Japan (see previous article ).

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Toyota has launched a special edition of its icon Prius hybrid model to mark its ten year anniversary. Celebrating 10 years in the UK, the new special edition model features 17-inch multi-spoke alloys, rear privacy glass and 10th anniversary embossed black leather upholstery.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 28, 2010

As Toyota launches its first road trials of the forthcoming Plug-in version of its iconic Prius model, our reporter Tom Stewart gets behind the wheel to find out what we can expect from this latest evolution of the ‘original hybrid’ Plug-in takes to the streets Toyota’s new Prius Plug-in hybrid isn’t due to go on sale to [.].

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The hugely popular hybrid Prius model has ‘no reported problems in the UK or Europe’, Toyota has confirmed in a statement. Tags: Toyota pedal prius recall seven UK.

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2009

The Honda Insight may have outsold the Toyota Prius in April, but it still can’t seem to escape the shadow of its more renowned rival. Research from Nielsen has found that since Honda started selling its new hybrid car, 61 per cent of people who held online discussions about it also mentioned the Prius.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota titillates with its plug-in Prius test program (600 vehicles worldwide over the next few years) as well as an all-electric 50-mile range "small, urban commuter BEV" and a plug-in hybrid concept small car. Tags: BMW GM RAV4 EV e-tron Bob Lutz fuel cell vehicle toyota audi. No word on when.

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JULY 19, 2010

After ten years on the market in Europe, the ‘original’ hybrid car, the Prius celebrates reaching another milestone, with its sales in the continent now exceeding 200,000. Tags: Toyota car CO2 Europe fuel efficiency model prius Sales.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Success doesn’t come much more resounding than this – one out of every 10 new cars sold in Japan during November was a Toyota Prius. The vehicle maintained its top spot in Japan new passenger car sales for the seventh month in a row, posting 26,815 units according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2010

Speaking at a Press conference at Auto China 2010 in Beijing, Toyota executive vice president Takeshi Uchiyamada outlined the plans while the company showcased its exciting new technology. Appearing at the [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

They may be class leaders in their respective segments of the market, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement with both the Toyota Prius and the Camry Hybrid. It went on display alongside two modified Prius hybrids in the Environmental Lifestyle Zone of the show.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The iconic Toyota Prius celebrates its tenth birthday in the US this weekend, as the car celebrates hitting another major international milestone too. Tags: Toyota 10/10/10 anniversary prius Sales ten two million. First launched in its home country in 1997, the [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 12, 2009

To the surprise of… well, nobody really… the Toyota Prius was once again the top-selling car in Japan in June marking the second month in a row the vehicle has topped the sales charts in its native country. The Prius sold 22,292 units over the month - that’s 3.58 In June, Prius sales were 71.5

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

Though widely thought of as the ultimate green car, the 2010 Toyota Prius is facing criticism over just how green it is. The Prius uses a lot of fossil fuels during its hybrid battery development and now critics are calling for Toyota to correct its green statements. The controversy centres on its use of a nickel metal hydride battery.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Since its invention, the Toyota Prius has been at the centre of a host of technological advances and now a new venture is on the horizon. The 10 Toyota Prius vehicles will join 140 more as part of a demonstration fleet that will arrive in the US in early 2010.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Tags: Green credentials cameras DARPA Challenge driver-less Google prius trials. Nonetheless the search engine firm claims that the car is still very much in an ‘experimental stage’ as it collaborates with Stanford and Carnegie Mellon University to further develop driver-less car technology. According [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Once again, the Toyota Prius has found itself at the top of the charts – in September it posted 31,758 units, representing an increase of 341 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. In fact, the Toyota Prius now accounts for 10.8 per cent of the country’s total car sales for the month.

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Green Cars News

JULY 14, 2010

Toyota’s original hybrid model, the Prius now benefits from the introduction of a new Safety Pack option. Tags: Toyota feature new pre-crash prius safety safety pack.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 21, 2010

Toyota launches its first trial of Plug-in Prius models in the UK today, as it embarks on a three year leasing programme in collaboration with EDF Energy. The Japanese carmaker launches the programme that sees 20 of its new prototype plug-in models begin trials in London by joining the vehicle fleets of five businesses and [.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

is giving one lucky website visitor the chance to win a Toyota Prius. litre Prius hybrid car competition is free to enter by registering with the website and completing a short questionnaire. Tags: Toyota prius prize win. Prizes website, myoffers.co.uk The closing date is July 31, 2010.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

If you thought the environmental achievements of the new Toyota Prius were limited to its fuel economy and low emissions then Toyota is determined to prove you wrong. This ecological plastic has been used throughout the new Prius and will be featured widely in Toyota’s models going forward.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

The most successful green car in history is back and promises to be better than ever - the all-new Toyota Prius is scheduled to go on sale at the end of May across the USA. The third-generation Prius will be available in one grade with a starting price of $21,000. What do you think of the pricing of the Prius?

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Green Cars News

JUNE 4, 2009

The hype continues for the new generation of the most famous green car in the world - the Toyota Prius. In addition to EV mode, the Prius offers ECO mode in which throttle response to aggressive accelerator pedal input is adjusted for better fuel economy. The New Prius will go on sale in the UK from August 1.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Based on the third-generation Prius, the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle made its North American debut yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show. When longer distances are needed, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) can revert to charge sustaining mode and operates in the same manner as a regular Prius.

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Green Cars News

MAY 28, 2009

The world’s most popular hybrid car shows no signs of slowing down with demand for the new Toyota Prius surpassing expectations and leaving the Japanese carmaker considering an increase in production.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2009

Why the Toyota Prius of course. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota germany greenest car Honda Honda Insight Hybrid Toyota iQ Toyota Prius VCD Automobile Club. Mirror, mirror on the wall… which is the greenest car of all?

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

The new Toyota Prius is officially on sale in the UK now - and it has already been deemed a hit. Under the terms of the scrappage scheme, motorists have so far given up everything from the Jaguar Sovereign and the Mercedes Benz SL to a Nissan Sunny and a Fiat Tipo to replace them with the new Toyota Prius.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has cumulatively sold more than 2 million hybrid vehicles since the launch in 1997 in Japan of the Coaster Hybrid EV in August and the Prius in December. Cumulative sales of the Prius represent 71% of the global total, at slightly more than 1.4 Tags: Hybrids Sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Toyota has issued a global recall of the latest, third generation Prius model to fix a potential problem with the brakes. Tags: Toyota ABS brake hybrid Lexus prius recall repair Sai system UK. The move affects 8,500 models of the popular hybrid model sold in the UK, along with around 436,000 hybrids worldwide.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius. The software upgrade will retail for $2,000-$2,500 and be made available for sale later this month.

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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 Tags: Toyota choice fleet Hoval. says David Hemington.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV).

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JUNE 9, 2009

The plug-in version of the third-generation Toyota Prius will be open to leasing at the end of this year in Japan. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota Plug-in Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Toyota Prius PHEV. Action plans will be developed over the summer.

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MAY 29, 2009

Is the new Toyota Prius the most eagerly anticipated vehicle of 2009? Toyota claims that you get more for your money with the all-new model with pricing carried over unchanged from the previous generation for both the T3 and T Spirit versions and only the T4 model showing a minor increase - up by £835.

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JULY 2, 2009

Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion. At the vehicle’s end-of-life, the battery is removed at an authorised Prius service centre.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

After a successful 3 month trial period, the firm is installing Wi-Fi in all of its third generation Prius hybrid cars. Tags: Green credentials Toyota Green cars greentomatocars hybrid service wi-fi. Not just green but connected too, pioneering eco-friendly taxi service, greentomatocars has launched free Wi-Fi service in hybrid taxis.

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