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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

Green Car Congress

We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation. In response, we are developing a new wireless/inductive charging system that produces resonance between an on-floor coil and an onboard coil to transmit power to the battery, providing charging without the fuss of a cable. Motorsports.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? Looking at the latest “Highland” Model 3, as priced last week, it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000. How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase?

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The improved performance of the Hybrid Max is the reason for the huge drop-off in fuel efficiency, which will be an important consideration when deciding which Crown to buy. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Drive Time.

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Synop is one of the few doing V2G projects commercially: Q&A with co-founder

Charged EVs

However, others have told Charged that they expect it to be more of a niche technology, useful only in certain applications. The iconic yellow buses travel regular routes that tend to be short, and they return to central depots where they have plenty of time to charge. Charged recently spoke with Synop co-founder and CEO Gagan Dhillon.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

Clean Fleet Report

The improved performance of the Hybrid Max Platinum is the reason for that drop-off in fuel efficiency, which will be an important consideration when deciding which Crown to buy. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The Platinum gets a 12.3-inch

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

Green Car Congress

The current state of market readiness of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles presents serious challenges, particularly in mass production, given issues including range; cost; a charging time still longer than a conventional gasoline refueling; a broad variation in battery pack life, and the lack of infrastructure. Michael O’Brien.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there. When can I convert my Prius?

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