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Toyota to Lease 200 PHEVs in Japan Starting at End of 2009, 500 Globally; Gen3 Prius Plus Li-ion Pack

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will begin leasing approximately 200 plug-in versions of its third-generation Prius ( earlier post ) equipped with lithium-ion battery packs in Japan starting at the end of this year. This brings the initial planned global deployment of early plug-ins—primarily to fleet customers—to approximately 500 units.

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Toyota to lease plug-in Prius

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The plug-in version of the third-generation Toyota Prius will be open to leasing at the end of this year in Japan. It brings the initial planned global deployment of early plug-ins to fleet customers to around 500 units. It brings the initial planned global deployment of early plug-ins to fleet customers to around 500 units.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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United States. Edwards detailed the case of a major OEM who seriously erred when it decided to thrift the interior of hybrid vehicle: In order to keep the price within $3,000 - $4,000 they had to decontent [remove features and use cheaper materials] the interior. ” Why is the Prius a success? Truly Green Consumers.

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

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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. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit.

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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The all-electric range of the Prius Plug-In (23 km) will cover more than 50% of distances driven by single cars each day in Japan, according to Toyota. Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over the first half of 2010, for use by governments and businesses. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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These are "features" -- and no one asks about the payback. A JD Power survey shows buyers will pay more for cars with the "environmental feature." This will reduce the transportation sectors use of oil to almost zero -- and cut the United States annual oil needs by 2/3. Tags: evdriven. How much more?

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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