Toyota at the Paris Motor Show
Sep 1, 2010
Toyota will signal its return to the mini-MPV segment at this year's Paris motor show with the world debut of the new Verso-S. It will also celebrate 10 years of full hybrid technology and look to its future development with Prius Plug-in Hybrid. ... Continue reading
More Diversions! EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels
Aug 31, 2010
Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the labelâs 30-year history WASHINGTON August 30, 2010; As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing chan ... Continue reading
Toyota to Offer Approaching Vehicle Audible System for 'Prius'
Aug 27, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 24, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation announces that, in line with its efforts to ensure an ever-safer traffic environment, it will begin sales on August 30 of an onboard device designed to alert pedestrians and others audibly to the presence of a quiet vehicle, such as a gasoline-electric hybrid. The device wi ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid - Low Emissions and Practicality
Aug 26, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 25, 2010; The Honda Jazz Hybrid will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, further demonstrating Honda's continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology. The launch of the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up will mark the first time a parallel hybrid vehic ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3f2b3a/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Full and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017" report to their offering. âGlobal Market Review of Full and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles - Forecasts to 201 ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25 -- Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced a partnership between San Francisco and Toyota to pilot the company's state-of-the-art Prius plug-in hybrid demonstration program vehicles. The plug-in hybrids, coming to market in 2012, will operate as part of the city fleet in order to demonstrate the viabi ... Continue reading
GM Announces Partnership with Bright Automotive for Commercial Electric Vehicles
Aug 25, 2010
<b>GM has partnered with Bright Automotive in order to offer an electric commercial fleet vehicle. Gary Lang Auto Group is proud to be the only full-line GM dealership in the North Chicagoland area and looks forward to being able to offer this vehicle.</b> McHenry, August 25, 2010: General Motors has announced a new ag ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-Z SE Hybrid Review+
Aug 24, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Honda CR-Z Model: 2011 Honda CR-Z SE Hybrid Engine: 1.5-liter I4 + 13 hp electric motor (adds 548 lb.-ft. of torque) Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 6,000 rpm/122 lb.-ft. @ 1,000-1,750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 95.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 160.6 x 68.5 x ... Continue reading
Clean Communities of CNY Receives Six Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids for Local Demonstration Programs
Aug 19, 2010
Global plug-in demonstration program partners Syracuse University, Syracuse Center of Excellence and CuseCar SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 18 -- Clean Communities of CNY, the local chapter of the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program, today received six Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHV) as part of Toyota Motor Sale ... Continue reading
2010 2009 Honda Civic - Compare Models and Trim Levels
Aug 15, 2010
The Honda Civic Coupe, Honda Civic Sedan and Honda Civic Hybrid are available in a total of 32 different trim levels. The Honda Civic has proven popular since its debut in the previous generations of the car. Increasing interest in fuel efficiency and in hybrids, and the past year's fuel price spike, have only added to ... Continue reading
Sales in Japan of Toyota Hybrids Top 1 Million Units, Global Sales Pass 2.68 Million Units
Aug 9, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 5, 2010 cumulative sales in Japan of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 1-million mark, while more than 2.68 million units have been sold globally as of July 31, 2010(1).In August 1997 in Japan, TMC launched its first hybrid vehicle, the Toyota "Coaster Hybrid EV" minibus. In December of the same year, TMC ... Continue reading
World Bank Study Debunks Food vs. Fuel Myth
Aug 3, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - A newly released working paper from the World Bank found that biofuels were not to blame for the so-called food crisis of 2007 to 2008. For almost two years, Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, has countered claims that ethanol and farm prices were to blame for higher food prices. ... Continue reading
Toyota: Vans-For-Prius Swap Gives Morris Vermaport A Lift
Aug 3, 2010
Replacing a fleet of vans with hatchbacks is not an everyday occurrence, but that's exactly what lift-supplier Morris Vermaport is doing. ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Sedan Review
Aug 3, 2010
2010 LEXUS HS250h A Smaller Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus was first to present luxury hybrids beginning with their popular RX crossover. That was a hit. Then came the GS luxury sport sedan and the big LS luxury sedan. The idea here was to get V8 performance out of V6 engines with ... Continue reading
American Lung Association: Minnesota Uses More E85 in State-Owned Vehicles
Jul 29, 2010
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota's state agencies continue to make steady progress in their effort to reduce the amount of petroleum consumed by publicly-owned vehicles. During the first two quarters of the year, state agencies used 437,063 gallons of E85, a cleaner burning fuel consistin ... Continue reading
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