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Toyota Says Public Charging Not Ready For Pure EVs

Toyota says the world isn’t ready for pure electric vehicles.

That premise is behind its push for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Most notably, the Prius Prime and and RAV4 Prime.

PHEVs have a backup gas engine that powers the battery when the car runs out of juice (typically between 30 and 60 miles depending on the model).

This obviates the need to rely on the public charging network. This can be especially convenient when taking long trips since a gas-fueled engine can extend the range hundreds of miles.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2023/05/20/toyota-admits-inconvenient-truth-about-electric-vehicle-ev-charging-time-prius-prime-rav4-prime

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs electric vehicle fee into law

Gov. Greg Abbott signs electric vehicle fee into law
Texas electric vehicle owners to pay annual tax under new law | kvue.com

AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an electric vehicle fee into law.

Senate Bill 505 requires electric vehicle owners to pay $400 to register a new electric vehicle, on top of other fees. Renewing registration will cost $200.

The new fee does not apply to electric motorcycles, mopeds or autocycles.

The fee is intended to ensure that electric vehicle owners pay their fare share toward highway costs, which are usually covered by a 20 cent-per-gallon gas tax paid by owners of gas-fueled and hybrid vehicles.
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2024 Toyota Tacoma is the Ultimate Adventure Machine
- Available i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain produces 326 horsepower, 465 lb.-ft. of torque.
New to the mid-size, body-on-frame pickup segment is Tacoma’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, the most powerful powertrain ever offered on Tacoma. Available on TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and standard on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter halo models, i-FORCE MAX pairs the 2.4-liter engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack that creates a total system output of 326 horsepower and a whopping 465 lb.-ft. of torque, nearly doubling the torque output of the current-gen truck with the V-6 engine. When equipped with i-FORCE MAX, Tacoma can ascend an 8-percent interstate grade without the need to downshift, making long road trips more pleasant than ever in a Tacoma. Fuel economy estimates for all powertrains will be announced closer to their on-sale dates.
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