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Toyota TE-S800 Roadster is a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle, But…

Benji Jerew — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:21:15 +0000

What do Toyota hybrid vehicle engineers do in their spare time? Do they even have spare time? There are a couple times a year that I really wish I’d taken that BMW Powertrains job, but even if I had, I’m sure my lack of appropriate credentials would have kept me out of the prototyping department. […]

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Tougher IIHS Crash Testing Pushing Small Cars Off the Road

Benji Jerew — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:22:50 +0000

With the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) quantifying the relative safety of vehicles in various types of accidents, it seems that small cars are no longer up to par. Its seems logical to assume that, the bigger the car, the safer you’ll be in case of an accident. On the other hand, small cars […]

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A $9,999 Electric Vehicle to Upset the Automobile Market, Says Shai Agassi

Benji Jerew — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:18:08 +0000

Electric vehicles are not like conventional or even hybrid electric vehicles, and hard lessons have been learned by startup and established automakers alike. Don’t forget the lessons that drivers need to learn, as well! Shai Agassi, founder of now-bankrupt electric vehicle startup Better Place, still thinks the best way to produce a market-upsetting electric vehicle […]

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2013 Honda Fit Hybrid Bests Even Toyota Prius c!

Benji Jerew — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:46:52 +0000

Vehicle efficiency continues to improve as customers, and legislators, demand more fuel efficient vehicles and fewer vehicle emissions. Honda Motor Company has reached a new all-time high with an updated version of the Honda Fit Hybrid, set to be released in September. Toyota Prius, and other hybrids in the Toyota and Lexus lineup, rightfully deserves […]

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Toyota Hybrid Vehicles Top 5 Million in Global Sales

Benji Jerew — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:23:25 +0000

Few items have universal appeal, and when you mention hybrid to some people, they’ll automatically think of Toyota Prius. Toyota hybrid vehicles can be so much more, the range including everything from the compact Toyota Prius c to the luxury Lexus LS600h. Toyota hybrid vehicle technology, nineteen models in all, has been gaining popularity around […]

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Toyota Prius C – Probably the Cheapest Hybrid Car in Australia

Mike Sandru — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:51:39 +0000

If you’re living in Australia and looking for a hybrid, then the Toyota Prius C is the one for you. With the renowned Hybrid Synergy Drive technology and an unmatched price, March will bring the newest model of the Prius series. This is not to say that the Australians aren’t used to it, since the […]

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