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Tesla goes even more Ludicrous
Tesla just announced the range of the model s will increase from 300 miles to a maximum of 315 miles - which just coincidentally - ends up ripping-away Toyota's alt fuel preferred hydrogen distance bragging rights . . . .
Yea - nevermind they're dumping the 0-60mph time too, down from 2.8 seconds to 2.5 seconds. This comes from tesla's new 100kWh pack rumored & written about in PC's ev sub forum not too long ago.
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Exclusive Photos of the New 2021 Toyota Mirai!!
Enjoy - Toyota takes EV to a new level!
orenji Nov 1, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 13,113 Likes: 1 Replies: 128 -
Autoline After Hours #316 - Chevy Bolt: The EV for the Rest of Us
Part of Ward's Automotive, these folks in the past tried to push "clean diesels" over hybrids and plug-ins. But VW shut that down. Now these hybrid skeptics seem to have 'gotten religion' which is why this podcast / video is important:
Sorry, no transcript. It starts out slow but as they talk, you can see the cogs in their minds turning to a new paradyne. For example, the 'no car days' because of NOx finally made them realize there is a harm to not only diesel but conventional cars too. Towards the end, they also realized the importance of the Pacifica, the first North American, hybrid miniVan.
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Will Piston Engines Get Clobbered by Electrics?
Will Piston Engines Get Clobbered by Electrics?
Brett Smith, CAR; Phoebe Howard, Detroit Free Press; Gary Vasilash, AD&P; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
February 7, 2019 @ 3:00PM EST
Enjoy!
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Feb 7, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,903 Likes: 0 Replies: 149 -
Toyota’s Redesigned Aqua uses a new Bipolar Nickel-Hydrogen Battery
Toyota to Launch All-New Aqua | Toyota | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website
The world named Prius C (as known in the US) has a better 1.5L engine and a new bipolar NiH2 battery. Unusual to call it Nickel Hydrogen and not NiMH. Makes me think it’s actually using gaseous hydrogen like the NiH2 batteries I worked on in the 90’s. The brunt of the story is they can make a Bipolar Nickel Hydrogen battery in a smaller denser space as well as lower the internal resistance (read: less heat generation while charging and especially discharging) than the current NiMH battery. Maybe the current hybrids using Nickel based batteries have some life left in them.
Just wondering if Toyota has started calling all their NiMH batteries Nickel Hydrogen? Or is this a plan to test using bipolar design for their eventual solid state batteries to get more current out of them?
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President wants to replace government fleet with EV's.
President Biden announced that he would like to replace the government fleet of over 600,000 vehicles with EV's.
The Post Office has over 200,000 vehicles that travel 1.3 billion miles per year. Of those, 140,000 are the LLV (long life vehicle) that you see on the street every day. They were designed with a service life of 24 years. The oldest LLV's have been operating for 32 years with the newest being just 24 years. In 2009, the cash strapped Post Office extended the LLV service life to 30 years.
These LLV's are powered by a 2.5L GM "Iron Duke" engine, automatic transmission, two wheel drive and no air conditioning. They get 16 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 17 mpg average. On the typical delivery route with 400 stops they average about 10 mpg.
The shortest delivery route is Parker Colorado, 2.3 miles with 837 boxes. The longest is Sidney Montana, 190 miles with 272 boxes. The lowest is Death Valley at 282 feet below sea level and the highest is Alma Colorado at 10,578 feet....Ronald Doles Jan 27, 2021 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,608 Likes: 1 Replies: 92 -
EU to prosecute countries over VW scandal reported by BBC
Just posted on BBC news app:-
I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:
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Will Biden change Toyota direction?
Those of us who follow Toyota, the maker of Prius, are wondering if they might have a different point of view after President Biden's speech.
Source: Biden, in a Push to Phase Out Gas Cars, Tightens Pollution Rules - The New York Times
The president is restoring and strengthening tailpipe emissions regulations from the Obama era and has set a target that half of all vehicles sold in the United States be electric by 2030.
Toyota discontinued the Avalon made in Georgetown KY. What will they build there next?
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Aug 6, 2021 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,531 Likes: 0 Replies: 63 -
$19,995 37mpg Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickup Truck
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In a bid to offer the most comprehensive lineup of trucks in the automotive business, Fordunveiled its highly anticipated 2022 Maverickon Tuesday. With a unique blend of versatility, fuel efficiency and bargain-basement pricing, this compact, unibody-based pickup could revolutionize the US truck segment when it goes on sale later this year.
TL;DR: The 2022 Ford Maverick offers up to 40 miles per gallon from its standard hybrid powertrain, which is priced from $21,490 ($19,995 MSRP plus $1,495 for destination). That's some thrifty running. Need more? Keep reading, friends.
[/QUOTE]...Tideland Prius Jun 8, 2021 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,527 Likes: 3 Replies: 107 -
PHEV Tesla Model 3
PHEV Tesla Model 3 with almost, almost as much range as our PP. Two cylinder ICE acts as generator for 17.3 kWh battery.
This Hybrid Tesla Model 3 Goes 620 Miles and Runs on Gas | EVBiteMarine Ray Jan 4, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,519 Likes: 1 Replies: 142 -
Can Toyota Save the Prius
Toyota struggles to save breakthrough Prius hybrid
As an updated 2019 version of the Prius gets ready to roll into U.S. showrooms, Toyota faces a difficult situation. Sales down 23%. Concede 2019 updates aren't enough to keep the Prius a viable player going into the EV future.mikefocke Dec 16, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,513 Likes: 2 Replies: 139 -
New Bill Seeks $5,000 Fine for Rolling Coal
Source: New Bill Seeks $5,000 Fine for Rolling Coal » AutoGuide.com News
If passed, a new bill will see drivers who are “rolling coal” fined up to $5,000.
Rolling coal, or rollin’ coal, is the act of modifying a diesel vehicle, usually a pickup truck, to spew black smoke and soot. The trend hit the mainstream in the summer of 2014 with numerous viral videos of truck drivers dumping large plumes of black soot on passers by.
While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) already has laws that apply to tampering with a vehicle’s emission controls, Rep. Will Guzzardi from the Illinois General Assembly is proposing a new bill that would directly target coal rollers.
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Solid state battery in 2022 prius
2022 Toyota electric car to use solid-state batteries: updated report
Older article and not sure if repost (if so, just ignore this)..
I was thinking about the next gen Prius recently as it seems the Prius redesign interval is every 6 years and punched in 2022 Prius on Google and this was first thing that popped up.. very excited to see what they’ll have by then as I should be shopping for a new car by then.
Can’t wait..MegaPrius101 Jun 24, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,395 Likes: 1 Replies: 49 -
Tesla Truck
I just read this article about Tesla's new truck. It is futuristic looking, like something out of Mad Max.
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/tesla-cybertruck-debuts-cant-believe-045500887.html
Price for lowest level RWD with one motor, 0 - 60 in 6.5 seconds and 250 mile range is around $40k.
Price for mid level AWD with two motors, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds no range specified and around $50k
Price for high end AWD with three motors, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and 10 second quarter mile.
long range 500 mile version is $70k.Ronald Doles Nov 22, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,279 Likes: 2 Replies: 150 -
Toyota Falls In Brand Loyalty Rankings After Customers Defect To Tesla
Toyota Falls In Brand Loyalty Rankings After Customers Defect To Tesla
"The Japanese car brand slipped into seventh place in S&P Global Mobility’s study for the first four months of the year."pakitt Jun 29, 2023 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,018 Likes: 0 Replies: 171 -
Toyota's Master Plan for a Low Carbon Future
Toyota Canada CEO defends Toyota's strategy
"But, if overall carbon reduction is our true goal — and we think it should be — then public policy needs to embrace, not discourage lower cost, potentially [more efficient] solutions using already available technology. And here’s why: Carbon reduction can only be achieved by consumers deciding to spend their own money in ways that deliver a practical return for themselves."Motor Mouth: Toyota’s master plan for a low-carbon future | Driving
Prius Pete Feb 13, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,000 Likes: 0 Replies: 140 -
Dashboard Summary January 2018
Once again, thanks to Jeff Cobb's team: http://www.hybridcars.com/january-2018-dashboard/
model 01/15/18 12/15/17 11/15/17 10/15/17 1 Prius Liftback 4011 5401 4787 4532 2 RAV4 3502 4846 4349 5012 3 Transit Diesel 2629 4333 3798 3602 4 Fusion Hybrid 2519 4169 3541 5087 5 Model 3 1900 1050 350 150 6 Niro Hybrid 1630 2397 2235 1935 7 Camry Hybrid 1621 2913 2703 1897 8 Ram Pickup Diesel 1517 2147 1417 1712 9 Prius Prime 1496 2420 1834 1626 10 Bolt EV 1177 3227 2987 2781 11 Highlander Hybrid 976 1606 1393 1266 12 Ioniq Hybrid 902 829 939 870 13 Model S 900 4800 1400 1100 14 Prius C 811 954 854 900 15 Volt 713 1937 1702 1362 16 C-Max Hybrid 709 980 939 1092 17 Model X 700 3400 1800 900 18 Fusion Energi 640 875 731 741 19 Prius V 625 707 674 652 20 Clarity Plug In 594 898 21 RX 400 / 450 h 583 967 753 675 22 Colorado Diesel 554 557 594 956 23 Optima Hybrid 492 1007 1404 705 24 Accord Hybrid 487 1160 1586 1832 25 Avalon Hybrid 477 446 329 375 26 NX Hybrid 458 731 431 190 27 Lacrosse... bwilson4web Feb 5, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 11,998 Likes: 2 Replies: 28 -
All Worldwide 2016 Prius 4th Generation Press Releases
Toyota's press releases for the 4th generation 2016 Prius vary widely across the world in the information provided and the amount of it. So, I've included all of the press releases from across the world, starting with the global release, then the US release, then the Euro release. Keep in mind that some of the features will vary across the world.
Due to the multiple releases that Toyota is putting out, these are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent releases first since they contain more information than the previous.
10/13 Releases
Under the Hood of the All-new Toyota Prius
Toyota City, Japan, October 13, 2015―In its fourth generation, the Toyota Prius is set to take on new markets with groundbreaking environmental performance, a bold new design, and a fun-to-drive spirit. Today, Toyota is proud to unveil the technological advances that enable its hybrid flagship to break the mold while still remaining true to... -
Toyota's thoughts on EV adoption
Interesting article, considering how to spread the battery resources: predominantly pure EV's vs a mix with more plug-ins and hybrids.
Toyota Calls On Science To Tell EV-Only Extremists That They’re WrongMendel Leisk Feb 1, 2023 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 11,929 Likes: 3 Replies: 158 -
Next Gen Prius will be revealed in Japan on 11/16!
From the Japanese web site car.moby.jp: teaser site is expected to go up 11/9 and full reveal 11/16 1:00 PM Japan time which would be 8:00 PM Pacific time on Tuesday 11/15. That means the preview site should appear sometime tomorrow.
Here is a link to the article: トヨタ新型プリウスは11/16発表か!!サイズや燃費&試乗した感想も入手 | MOBY [モビー]royrose Nov 7, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 11,828 Likes: 4 Replies: 144
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