Featured Prius champion and former 1995-1999 Toyota CEO dies

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by mikefocke, Aug 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM.

  1. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Hiroshi Okuda from Automotive News.
     
    #1 mikefocke, Aug 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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    RIP!
     
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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    He's mentioned a lot in The Prius That Changed the World.
     
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    My condolences to his family.

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