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Toyota announces the Prius Prime, a fancy Prius that plugs in

Given the recent launch of an all-new Toyota Prius, this one built on an entirely new platform, the followup of a plug-in version should come as no surprise. Yet the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, launched at the New York Auto Show, doubles the electric range of its predecessor, and claims an efficiency figure of 120 miles-per-gallon -equivalent (MPGe).

For power, Toyota augments the new Prius Prime's 1.8-liter gasoline engine with an electric drive…

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Toyota to take part in making wind-power hydrogen for fuel cells

Toyota Motor Corp is responding to the main criticism of fuel cell cars, that making the hydrogen for the fuel is not clean, with plans to help make the hydrogen using wind power.

Fuel cells are zero-emission, running on the power created when hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air to make water. But to have a totally clean supply chain, the hydrogen must also be cleanly made. Right now, most hydrogen is produced from…

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Designed with mom in mind, 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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Redesigned a couple of years ago, the new Highlander continues to be one of our favorite rides. Every time we have the opportunity to get behind the wheel its amazing features, we had forgotten about, continue to impress us at every turn. This is however our first experience with the Hybrid version of the vehicle that does indeed include all the other great features along with outstanding mileage numbers.

Since the Highlander really was designed…
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Cops Get A Boost From Toyota Hybrids In MPGs, Arrests, And Dollars

Toyota Camry Hybrid Enforces More Law Per Gallon

 

ARKADELPHIA, Ark., Jan. 21, 2016 – On the surface, it’s just an environmental thing: A gas/electric hybrid is going to emit less pollutants than a gasoline-only power train. But it’s also going to use less fuel and get more mpg and at low speeds, it’s quieter than a gasoline engine.  Think of it as a ā€œstealth modeā€ when running…
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Rav4 Hybrid Becomes Toyota's 8th Hybrid Model

 
Toyota has added an eighth model to its gasoline-electric product portfolio with the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Since its introduction in 1994, the compact Toyota RAV4 sport utility has sold 2.4 million units in the U.S.

Now in its fourth generation, the 2016 RAV4 receives a refreshed front-end design that reflects the styling cues of Toyota’s passenger cars, while bold new LED tail lamps dominate its tall sculpted rear fascia.

The RAV4…
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Toyota Shows Automakers When It Comes To The Defining Car Of 2015, They Deserve The... Crown

Toyota's crowning achievement: the defining vehicle of 2015

From the Audi R8 to the Jaguar XE, some spectacular cars made their debut in 2015. But in terms of offering a glimpse into the future and of making a statement of intent about personal mobility in an increasingly connected age, only one vehicle can really be considered the defining vehicle of 2015.

And that car is...
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Toyota Takes its Green Initiatives Seriously: Here’s Why

When you think of the automobile industry, your mind probably doesn’t automatically go to “green” or “environmentally friendly,” does it? Maybe it should …

Toyota recently named a top priority as “global warming,” and is looking at five specific areas in which to improve: carbon, water, outreach, biodiversity, and materials. The company has just released the Toyota Miria, a completely carbon-fueled car which emits only water vapor as exhaust.

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Toyota Plant to Generate Electricity from Landfill Gas


Toyota officials have unveiled a planned partnership with a Kentucky landfill that will generate plant electricity from the landfill's gas.  The plan is expected to begin later this month.  Electricity generated by the project will be enough to produce about 10,000 vehicles per year at the Georgetown, Kentucky manufacturing plant. 

Having a Landfill operator working directly with a manufacturer on this type of project has never before been accomplished in the United States…
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