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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

Green Car Congress

Since its debut in 1994, RAV4 has pioneered the crossover SUV market, and remains the market leader. The air conditioner employs a heat pump system that uses the heat from external air to raise the temperature of engine coolant water to heat the vehicle interior. The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Toyota bZ4X quick review: Driving global giant’s first Aussie BEV

EV Central

A mid-sized five-door five seat SUV, the bZ4X (bZ = beyond Zero, 4 = RAV4 size, X = SUV) left us feeling if not underwhelmed, then definitely not whelmed. Furthermore, this is not just a toe in the water exercise from Toyota Australia as it will launch at least two more BEVs in Australia by the end of 2026. That’s a tough field.

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Toyota launches new C-HR with PHEV option

Green Car Congress

Toyota launched the new C-HR C-segment SUV in Europe with a choice of four electrified powertrains, including 1.8 It will also automatically adjust the drive mode to optimize energy efficiency, recognizing the best opportunities for energy recharging when following a route via the car’s navigation system.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

We’ve mused before on these digital pages that a clean car seems to run better – a missive that apparently holds true for sports cars and hot hatchbacks, though burly off-road pickup trucks and SUVs may take umbrage with that assessment.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. This felt quick and made freeway merging a breeze.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

Electric Vehicles India

We want to introduce a brand-new FCEV based on the CR-V 5-seater SUV the following year, in 2024.” The only byproduct of this process is water, making FCEVs a zero-emissions vehicle option and emitting only water vapor. The hydrogen cycle has three phases: create, store/transport, and consume.

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Ramping up for an eager nation

Electric Auto Association

EV charging 10-minute turnaround on close horizon The “world’s first” silicon-dominant battery prototype , capable of recharging an electric vehicle (EV) in 10 minutes. Electric boats Quiet waters up ahead A Swedish boatbuilder is introducing the world’s fastest electric ferry and an electric hydrofoiling flying boat.