For years, consumers have waited for an efficient car alternative that cuts emissions, but have worried about the range of the battery. Toyota is cashing in on this need with its 2011 Toyota Prius, reported on by Motor Trend. Today, the company began to ship out a limited number of 2011 Prius to few businesses and cities in Europe and the US. One city receiving the Prius, Strasburg, has installed approximately 300 recharging stations, which brings us to the next big feature; the vehicle features the company’s first plug – in hybrid. The Prius will run on an electric motor alone for 14 miles before it switches to its gas powered motor, allowing it an apx. 870 mile range.
Other automotive manufacturers have plans for hybrid plug – in models, i.e. the Chevrolet Volt, but the 2011 Prius uses a revolutionary Lithium ion Battery. The battery can hold a longer charge than the Volt, and it is less expensive. When it hits the sales floor, the Volt is expected to cost approximately $47,000. The Prius, however, will cost about 3 million yen ($33,770). With a cheaper price and a more advanced battery, Toyota hopes to take over the market for Plug – in hybrids.
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The FT-EV II is a compact Electric Vehicle designed for short distances, and it is based on the idea of a future mobility society in which EVs are common. The FT-EV II features a high-quality package extremely convenient in urban settings.
-Ultra-efficient package with body more compact than ultra-compact “iQ”, but still with seating for four
-Drive-by-wire technology enables joystick operation of all functions including accelerator, brakes and steering wheel; ample leg room provided by elimination of accelerator and brake pedals
-Electric sliding doors on both sides
-Top-speed of over 100km/h
-Easy coverage of over 90km on fully charged battery-ample for everyday use
This new car is extremely quiet and a comfortable ride with smooth acceleration, thanks to TMC-cultivated motor-control technology, which is part of the hybrid system at the core of TMC’s environmental technologies.
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The new ‘Cash for Clunkers’ plan was a big hit when it opened a week ago Friday. Cash for Clunkers was the #1 search word on Google. But it was too big of a hit; it might seem for the government. The six month supply of money that was used to pay back the dealerships was gone within the week. Nobody anticipated this to be so popular. Congress is trying to get another 2 billion to pay back the dealerships, but no money has been granted yet.
On the first day of Cash for Clunkers, Dealers all around the country received the rules of the program. The Clunker must be drivable and has to be continuously insured and registered to you for one year. Trade in cars must get no more than 18 miles to the gallon. The Dealer is destroying your old car. And the Dealer’s retail price for the trade it cannot except $45,000.
On the first weekend, dealerships saw a 20% – 30% increase in new car sales. But, as they went in to submit the information required to get the refund, they found the website constantly down due to the overload of people using the website. It is still this way today.
The top car model that was traded in over the past couple of weeks was the 1998 Ford Explorer. In a close second and third is the 1997 and 1996 models. The Toyota Corolla and Prius are numbers three and four in top cars to trade in for.
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Toyota announced that it currently has no plans to make a Yaris hybrid, stating that the hybrid system would be difficult to place in smaller cars and that since Yaris is already fuel-efficient, any gain would be indifferent.
This statement has initial reports that the Yaris hybrid would begin production in France and in Japan and would go on sale within two years. Toyota clarifies that it plans to have a hybrid option available in every model by 2020, but the efficiency of small engines means a full Prius-style hybrid system is unlikely to feature in small cars like the Yaris anytime soon. While Toyota is on course to sell one million hybrids worldwide within the next few years, Yaris, along with other small cars, wouldn’t get its hybrid version any time soon. It will probably be when when battery efficiency increases. Stop-start technology is already available in the Yaris. Toyota confirmed earlier this month that the Auris hybrid will be built in the UK, with production starting in 2010.
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Competition between Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co. in the hybrid vehicle market is intensifying, with Honda hoping to gnaw away at the dominance of Toyota’s Prius by launching new hybrid models.
The fierce competition between the two leading Japanese automakers may lead to lower hybrid prices, which means more hyrbids out on the road.
The latest version of the Prius is so popular that would-be owners who place orders now must wait until mid-March 2010 at the earliest for delivery.
Hybrid vehicles make up more than half of Honda’s sales volume. Thanks to tax breaks and other government incentives, hybrids have become mainstream vehicles faster than expected.
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The New 2010 Prius is still honoring its name, as the new model has been more than 90 percent redesigned and combined with one of the best aerodynamic performances in the world. The Prius has certain advances that help it achieve the world leading fuel efficiency of 38.0km/l2. It comes with four driving modes to match specific driving environments as well as a solar-powered ventilation system and other bold features. Since becoming the world’s first mass production hybrid, it has sold in more than 40 countries and has sold over 1.25 million units as of March 31, 2009.
The engine has a higher efficiency, while the motor, inverter, and other units are smaller, lighter, and more efficient. The high fuel efficiency and driving performance is equivalent to those of a 2.4-liter engine, while the Prius has a 1.8-liter engine. The engine raises the fuel efficiency at high speeds, because the engine reduces rpm. The Prius has the first ever electric-powered water pump that draws its energy from the battery. This reduces friction loss through constant control of the water flow and drive belt.
Slimmer front seatbacks and other slight adjustments create a roomier interior. A pre-crash safety system, vehicle stability control, six restraint system airbags, and headrests are available to ensure safety at the highest level. Improvements in the body reduce the likelihood of head injuries to pedestrians to achieve one of the highest levels of injury prevention. Review of materials and processing methods reduced organic compounds and unpleasant interior odors to levels agreeable with the industry standards. All of these changes use toyota parts.
The Prius. Where going green looks cool. And is easier on the wallet. Imagine driving in a stylish, ecofriendly car while saving money during the $4 a gallon gas period. That’s what I call a fashionable, smart car.
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Acording to the Wall Street Journal, Toyota plans to have 100 eco-friendly dealerships across the country by 2011. The design of the dealership will be simler to the Lafontaine Automotive Group in Highland, Michigan, which has contributed 15 million into becoming a greener dealership.
The Lafontaine Automotive Group lubricates the hydrolic lifts in their shop with vegetable oil. They light the building with sky lights, and the doors are made of pressed corn. The water in the car wash is recycled and reused, and the geothermal heating keeps the temperature stable. People working in the dealership will wear organic cotton shirts.
The first fully green dealership is planned to open sometime in the next month. Im sure they will all be stocked with genuine toyota parts.
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Toyota has yet again proven their commitment and dedication to creating highly efficient, environmentally friendly cars with excellent Toyota parts. In this year’s Green Book’s “The Best Of” list, published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Toyota placed in more categories than any other car brand.
Of the fourteen categories judged at the event, eight included Toyota vehicles and five of those were number-one positions. The vehicles ranked first included the Prius, the Corolla, the Yaris, the Tacoma, and the Sienna.
Toyota also has more cars on “The Greenest Vehicles of 2008″ list and the “Greener Choices of 2008″ list than any other automaker.
There is no doubt that in the coming years Toyota will continue to remain the greenest automaker in the country.
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It’s no secret that the Toyota Prius is one of the hottest hybrid cars on the market today. Equipped with genuine Toyota parts and Toyota accessories, the Prius has become the leading choice for environmentally conscious consumers.
That’s why it’s hardly surprising that it was recently announced that Toyota has sold over 1,000,000 hybrid cars in the US since their launch in 2000. That number accounts for both Toyota and Lexus hybrids but with 700,000 of those sales belonging to the Prius, it’s holding up pretty well.
Worldwide the Prius has sold 1.2 million of the total 1.7 million hybrid cars sold by Toyota and Lexus.
Be sure to look for the third-edition 2010 Toyota Prius at your local Toyota dealer.
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With 52.3 mpg and Co2 emissions of only 106g/km, the Toyota Aygo is one of Europe’s most popular “green” cars. Equipped with genuine Toyota parts, the tiny Aygo sells nearly 100,000 models annually in Europe at a price as low as £7,040 ($10,632).
The Aygo, which is Japanese for “rabbit fish” is equipped with a 1.0L three-cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual or semi-automatic transmission. The car comes with a number of styling options and includes 3-door as well as 5-door options.
Unfortunately, the Toyota Aygo is not available at Toyota dealers in the United States; however with any luck its continued success will convince Toyota to begin selling these cars in America.
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