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Is the Ford Fiesta more fuel efficient than the Prius?

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Perhaps its indicative of the Toyota Prius’s standing in the green car world that it is seen as the standard bearer that most new vehicles aim to surpass. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Toyota Australia GoTo Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta ECOnetic fuel efficiency Toyota Prius.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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liter D-4D turbodiesel engine has been extensively revised and now features Stop & Start technology as standard. liter D-4D diesel engine and fitted as standard on the 2.0 Since its launch some 60,000 full hybrid versions of the Auris have been sold, making it the second-most popular full hybrid in Europe, after the Prius.

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An interview with Toyota

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The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. For the next few decades, petrol and diesel will continue to be the mainstream automotive fuels.

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Toyota to lease next generation hybrids across Europe

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Toyota claim the new PHV will overcome the obstacles historically associated with electric vehicles such as high battery costs and limited cruising range, by building on the existing benefits of Toyota’s full hybrid technology, as used in Prius. To find out more, read our Prius PHV guide.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. The CO2 based allowances announced in last year’s Budget were confirmed. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates.

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

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The Toyota Prius will, this summer, take its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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