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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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The 2023 Toyota Crown for the US market is coming with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified powertrains: the standard Toyota Hybrid System (THS) or Hybrid MAX. Hybrid MAX is Toyota’s all-new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower and a net 400 lb-ft of torque. liter engine.

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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Toyota will bring the Crown to the US in three grades—XLE, Limited and Platinum—with the choice of two different hybrid powertrains: HYBRID MAX (exclusive to Platinum) or the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS). liter Hybrid Model). HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter 2023 Toyota Crown Platinum.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.)

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Honda Debuts Production Version of 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

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Honda introduced the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe at the North American International Auto Show. The CR-Z is now Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. liter i-VTEC engine with Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system.

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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The hybrid crossover, to be produced in France (in Sochaux and Mulhouse), will be the first full hybrid diesel to hit the market. High-voltage NiMH battery pack. The NiMH batteries are located under the trunk sill, near the electric motor. Sanyo is the provider of the NiMH batteries. Tags: Diesel Hybrids.

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The difference between lithium iron phosphate and lithium battery

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Lithium iron phosphate batteries have a long life and cycle life of more than 2000 times. Lithium iron phosphate battery single cell life is long, about 2000 times, but the lithium iron phosphate battery group life is generally short about 500 times. Large electric vehicles: buses, electric cars, hybrid vehicles, etc.

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Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

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The Auris HSD hybrid. Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. Tags: Engines Europe Hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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