Prius 6-Door Limo Goes To Great Lengths For Hybrid Efficiency
2009-09-07 02:00:00 Coming after the innovative yet outrageous Prius Hearse, the Prius Limo stretches the concept of hybrid efficiency to new heights... or should we say, lengths.
Volkswagen to Bring 71MPG BlueMotion Polo to US....May Hurt Prius Sales
2009-09-01 00:22:00 Since first being introduced, the Volkswagen Polo has been one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road. Years of diesel development and improvements to powertrain design have improved the overall efficiency ever more. Now, VW is offering a BlueMotion version of the Polo and promising even more miles for every gallon.
Prius Hearse Makes Your Last Road Trip a Green Ride
2009-06-23 20:51:00 Think "hearse" and a long black Cadillac is what usually comes to mind. Toyota has a better, greener idea however: the Prius Hearse.
Prius Neighborhoods Found at Twitter, Facebook & At The Pump!
2009-06-17 22:42:00 The new Toyota Prius is about to land in a neighborhood near you!. Starting this week, Gas Station TV and Toyota Team up to Launch 'Prius Neighborhood,' the first-ever community-generated TV Program. The community relations program broadcasts consumer-generated local cause-related events at-the-pump screens while informing viewers about the new 2010 third-generation Prius. "Prius Neighborhood" submissions are available online.
Japanese Market 2010 Toyota Prius Prepares to Charge
2009-04-07 19:07:00 While GM teases impatient carbuyers with the Chevy Volt and takes aim at the popular Prius, Japan's Toyota refuses to sit still. Instead, the new 2010 Japan-market Prius has raised the bar for new hybrid cars - and is preparing to charge!
Solar Prius Review
2009-03-25 13:51:00 Pr & market positioning at it's finest... http://www.technologyreview.com-/blog/energy/23179/?nlid=1880
Rumored Toyota Hybrid Sportscar is Prius-based
2009-03-23 17:19:00 From Gizmodo: The thing that's always kept me from wanting a hybrid car is that they aren't all that fast. And the ones that are fast cost too much money. That might change with Toyota's MR2 Hybrid. The rumored MR2 Hybrid is said to be built around the Prius design, but would go
Toyota to Revive MR2 with a Prius Based Sports Coupe
2009-03-23 00:56:00 Two years ago, Toyota unveiled the FT-HS concept at the North American International Auto Show. At the time the FT-HS concept was to be an environmentally friendly sports car that provided some excitement for drivers, while still being responsible. After that, the concept disappeared from the radar and nothing was heard about it. Now, it seems as though Toyota is planning on using the FT-HS concept as way to bring back the ever popular MR2 in the form of a 2-door Prius.
Hot News: Toyota MR2 Sets to Return as Prius Coupe?
2009-03-18 15:56:00 The MR2 is making a comeback, Auto Express can reveal. Toyota is developing an exciting performance hybrid which would revive the much loved sports car and rival Honda’s upcoming CR-Z. It’s set to swap its predecessor’s roadster shape for that of a compact coupé. Under the skin will be a rear-wheel-drive chassis, a paddleshift gearbox and a specially developed version of the Prius’s hybrid powertrain. The new model will boast an amazing blend of performance, economy and low emissions, all wrapped up in a stunning body. It would be a fitting successor to the MR2, which ceased production in 2007. Speaking exclusively to Auto Express at the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota executive vice president Masatami Takimoto said: “We are aware of the fondness with which the MR2 is held in the UK and Europe, and are developing a small hybrid sports car. “We have set a tough price point (expected to be around £20,000), as it will be easier to sell if it is affordable. It has to be fun to d...
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Toyota Plans Touch Tracer Display System on 2010 Prius
2009-03-06 18:53:00 Even though the Prius was one of the first Hybrids on the road, that doesn't mean the engineers at Toyota can kick up their feet and relax. With other companies producing their own hybrid vehicles, Toyota has to keep bringing out new things to stay on top of the market. Their most recent innovation, the Touch Tracer Display, is aimed at safety rather than fuel economy. However, it could still be one of the next features to appear on pretty much every vehicle on the road.
Hybrid Toyota Prius Used To Power Up a Refrigerator and More
2009-01-24 05:00:00 It turns out Hybrid vehicles do more than just save gas. In times of crisis such as power outages due to severe weather (ice storms or hurricanes) a Hybrid vehicle which produces and stores electricity in its battery can be converted into a generator and used to power up a home. It's true. In fact, it has already been done a few times.
Next-Gen Prius Boasts More Power, Better Fuel Economy
2009-01-13 14:09:00 From Wired Top Stories: Toyota_prius_02_2 Toyota will defend itself against Honda's challenge to its eco-supremacy with a new Prius hybrid that is roomier, faster and more fuel-efficient than ever, returning an average of 50 mpg. The 2010 Prius unveiled at the Detroit auto sh
Toyota May Be Developing a Solar Powered Prius for Production
2009-01-06 19:00:00 When Toyota introduced the Prius, it quickly became one of the most highly preferred hybrids available. However, as more and more companies developed their own hybrid vehicles, the popularity of the Prius began to slip. In an attempt the regain their dominance in the alternative energy realm, Toyota has secretly been developing a solar powered vehicle they hope will see mass production.
First HUMMER, now Prius: Hybrids Targeted by Vandals, Too
2008-09-08 17:01:00 From Autoblog: Vandals who mess with other people's cars are scum -- bottom-feeders who are beneath contempt. It doesn't matter what the vehicle being damaged is. Cars are a major purchase, there's often an emotional connection to them, and most importantly, they generally represen
Honda to Revive the Insight as a Prius-fighter
2008-09-05 15:02:00 From Crave: The gadget blog: Honda introduced the first gas-electric hybrid for purchase with the Insight in 1999, then came Toyota's Prius and everyone forgot about Honda's little hybrid that could. We all knew that Honda was working on a larger Prius-fighting, dedicated hybrid ve
Toyota Prius Hybrid Car
2008-08-25 05:21:00 Rediscovering the Wonders of the Toyota Prius Hybrid Car Motor Trends Car of the Year for 2004, North American Car of the Year in 2004, 2004 International Engine of the Year, 2005 European Car of the Year, 2006 Energuide Award in the Midsize segment, this and more are the accolades given to the Toyota Prius Hybrid ...
Before the Prius: Briggs & Stratton's Gas-Electric Hybrid
2008-08-18 17:11:00 In 1980, Brooks Stevens and his son Kip teamed up with Briggs & Stratton to build a six-wheeled, gas-electric automobile prototype. Briggs & Stratton claimed on electric power alone (with the gasoline engine charging the batteries, we assume), the vehicle could travel between 30 and 60 m
Before the Honda Prius: Briggs & Stratton's Gas-Electric Hybrid
2008-08-18 16:38:00 In 1980, Brooks Stevens and his son Kip teamed up with Briggs & Stratton to build a six-wheeled, gas-electric automobile prototype. Briggs & Stratton claimed on electric power alone (with the gasoline engine charging the batteries, we assume), the vehicle could travel between 30 and 60 m
Goldie Hawn and the Prius
2008-08-11 01:00:00 Housesitter ran on TBS this past weekend (written in mid-July). I kept the sound off while I...
Prius sales tank in May, Toyota blames battery supply
2008-06-05 05:36:00 This stat might seem confusing given the fact that fuel economy is king at dealerships right now, but Toyota just reported that Prius sales were down almost 40% in May compared to the same period in 2007. While overall 2008 sales of the hybrid postercar are up a little over 2%, this just doesn’t seem ...
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Toyota may build Prius at GM plant
2008-05-31 11:25:00 Toyota is reported to be in talks with General Motors in the US about a plan to build the hybrid Prius at a joint production facility in California. According to reports in Tokyo published by the respected Tokyo Shimbun newspaper the unlikely bedfellows could strike a deal to build the Prius for the first time outside ...
Toyota may launched Prius in California with GM
2008-05-31 11:09:00 Reports are emerging today that Toyota is considering producing its hybrid Prius in California at the joint-venture production facility it shares with General Motors. Called New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. or NUMMI for short, the facility currently produces the Toyota Corolla, Tacoma, Matrix and Pontiac Vibe. If Toyota decided to add the Prius to its ...
Go Green. Buy A Shea Home At Trilogy. Get a Free Prius
2008-05-31 00:56:00 Shea Homes is giving away free hybrid Toyota Prius cars if you purchase a “green” home in Encanterra (in Queen Creek — WAY out in Queen Creek) or Trilogy at Vistancia (a 55+ community in Peoria) by June 15. Likely there are terms, conditions, restrictions and qualifications a mile long. (One favorite builder ploy is requiring the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Go Green. Buy A Shea Home At Trilogy. Get a Free Prius", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestategu-y.com/go-green-buy-a-shea-home--at-trilogy-get-a-free-prius/100-8" });
Hyundai CEO calls out Toyota Prius technology
2008-05-30 23:34:00 Hyundai CEO calls out Toyota Prius technology Hyundai has made some tremendous improvements over the past few years, but the Korean automaker might be trying to climb the mountain a little too fast. Hyundai will soon launch its Lexus-targeting Genesis sedan, but it already has its sights set on dethroning another Toyota vehicle by 2010. According to Autocar, Hyundai is confident that its upcoming hybrid — set to launch in 2010 — will be superior to Toyota's bread-and-butter Prius. Hyundai CEO Dr. Kim Dong-Jin even went so far as to call the Prius ?quite old-tech? and claimed that Hyundai's offering will be ?more advanced than the Prius." Pretty strong words from a company that has yet to produce a hybrid, especially when one considers Toyota has been in the business since the 1990s. But Toyota isn't one to back down and Hyundai will have to deal with an all-new Prius — with an updated hybrid system — come 2010. Dong-Jin also revealed ...
Michelle Rodriguez Is Worried Her Prius Will Give Her Cancer
2008-05-28 20:43:00 It’s pretty rare to see celebrities actually do little more with paparazzi than say “Hello” and get on with their day. That’s where this video appears to be headed — until Michelle Rodriguez decides to elaborate on the question of “How do you like your hybrid?” Then, the video become legendary. Here is her response: “I ...
By: Ecorazzi
Honda to build hybrid Fit, launch Prius competitor next year
2008-05-21 16:18:00 Honda to build hybrid Fit, launch Prius competitor next year In order to offer a lower-cost alternative to plug-in hybrids offered by the likes of Nissan, Chevy and Toyota, Honda announced it is planning to launch a hybrid version of its entry-level Fit hatchback. While there is no set launch date for the car, it will likely be built on the next-generation of the car, or sometime in 2015. During his mid-year address, CEO Takeo Fukui said the automaker is also working on a rival to the Toyota Prius. The Prius rival should arrive in 2009, and two other models are expected follow some time after, including a new Civic Hybrid and a sporty hybrid vehicle based on the CR-Z concept car. These four hybrid vehicles are expected to reach combined annual global sales of approximately 500,000 units. The price premium for the hybrid Fit as opposed to the gas-only version will have to be under an equivalent of about $2,000 in order for customers to consider it, said Fukui. The Prius-figh...
Un millón de Prius vendidos desde su lanzamiento
2008-05-21 02:16:00 Hace ya varios años que Toyota le discute a General Motors el primer lugar en ventas globales. Y para llegar a esta posición los japoneses entendieron que debían ser líderes allí donde Generals Motors creía ser el rey. Así fue como de a poco, a fuer ... Link: Actualidad Motor - noticias sobre coches y motor ...
By: Bits de autos
Un millón de Prius vendidos desde su lanzamiento
2008-05-20 02:16:00 Hace ya varios años que Toyota le discute a General Motors el primer lugar en ventas globales. Y para llegar a esta posición los japoneses entendieron que debían ser líderes allí donde Generals Motors creía ser el rey. Así fue como de a poco, a fuer ... Link: Actualidad Motor - noticias sobre coches y motor ...
By: Bits de autos
Toyota Prius Hybrid Car sales hit over 1 million: Surely this eases global
2008-05-16 11:47:00 The demand for hybrid cars are increasing worldwide and with the Toyota Prius gasoline/hybrid car hitting sales of over I million worldwide this surely has to ease global warming. The Toyota Prius Hybrid is definitely a winner and we can see sales keep on going, Toyota have said the figure of Prius sales so far ...
By: Product Reviews
Toyota Prius: elogio della bruttina che stravince con una tecnologia straor
2008-05-16 00:00:00 Ritengo l'ascesa Toyota degli ultimi anni uno dei più straordinari fenomeni economici di ogni epoca: una Casa automobilistica giapponese che ha mandato in crisi le Grandi Tre americane, ossia GM, Ford e Chrysler, grazie soprattutto a motori indistruttibili. Ma è il caso della Toyota Prius che mi esalta ancor più. Trattasi ...
Toyota's worldwide sales of gas-electric Prius hybrid top one million units
2008-05-16 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota's Prius started out a decade ago as a risky experiment in green technology. Today, it's the world's first mass-produced gas-electric hybrid vehicle to hit the one million mark in sales.The Prius, which went on sale in Japan in 1997, has been a big hit with drivers around the world and is now sold in 40 countries and regions. And its popularity is going strong amid surging gas prices and growing concerns about the environment.A cumula ...
Toyota Prius eclispes 1 million worldwide sales
2008-05-15 18:04:00 Toyota Prius eclispes 1 million worldwide sales Toyota announced on Thursday that its Prius hybrid has reached a major milestone, eclipsing the 1 million mark in worldwide sales. The Prius was first launched in Toyota's home market of Japan in 1997, but was brought to other markets around the world — including the U.S. — in 2000. As of April of this year, Toyota has sold about 1,028,000 Prius hybrid vehicles. In 2003, the Prius received its first major redesign, which included a new five-door body style and Toyota's updated Hybrid System II. An all-new Prius will debut at next January's Detroit Auto Show, with sales following shortly thereafter. The Prius — which is the world's best-selling hybrid vehicle — is a major pillar in Toyota's plan to sell 1 million hybrids annually by sometime in the early 2010s. According to Reuters, Toyota sold 429,400 hybrid vehicles globally last year — up 37 percent from 2006.
High gas prices allow Toyota to slash Prius incentives
2008-05-15 15:51:00 With sales of many car and truck models cratering in recent months as gas prices continued to climb and the real estate market has continued its melt down, there has been one notable exception. Toyota has seen sales of the pioneering hybrid car climb by more than 67 percent in April compared to 2007. Toyota has been able to achieve this while slashing the incentives that they introduced after federal tax credits expired for the Prius. In 2007, Toyota spent $1,471 per vehicle in sales incentives, an amount which dropped to only $123 this year. Even Toyota hasn't been immune to the overall sales downturn, as sales have dropped 3.3 percent so far this year. Toyota is currently capacity constrained for Prius production although that situation should change in 2009 when extra capacity is expanded along with the introduction of the third-gen model.[Source: Detroit News]
Toyota Prius Sales Top 1 Million
2008-05-15 14:13:00 Taken from Toyota Prius Sales Top 1 Million on ZerCustoms The Japanese manufacturer announced today that worldwide Toyota Prius sales top 1 million. The worldwide Toyota Prius sales are around 1,028,000 units sold in more that 40 countries. Toyota believes that the Prius contributed to the reduction of CO2 emission by producin... Complete text here: Toyota Prius Sales Top 1 Million Photo gallery here: Toyota Prius Sales Top 1 Million Photos More Toyota news on ZerCustoms
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Prius sales top One Million
2008-05-15 09:37:00 Worldwide sales of the world’s first mass-produced petrol-electric hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius, has surpassed the one million mark. By the end of April, Toyota had sold 1,028,000 examples of the Prius, with Australia contributing for just over 9,300 of the total. Read more… Toyota Motor Corporation estimates the ...
Un milione di ibride Prius Toyota e il record impossibile
2008-05-15 00:00:00 Si stima che le queste vetture che circolano nel mondo ...
Prius patent appeal rejected
2008-05-13 02:30:00 A microprocessor is at the heart of a court case involving intellectual property rights. Toyota had been slapped with a US$4.3 million infringement, for using another company’s technology in its hybrids. Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Toyota Motor Corp against the decision, leaving the huge fine in place. Read more… ...
Illinois brothers tune up a 100 mpge Prius
2008-05-09 22:26:00 Whether contemplating the possibility of a Lexus Prius or dreaming up a Prius convertible, people sure do like to tinker with Toyota's halo car. Of course, for many, the reason to mess with the hybrid is to squeeze more miles per gallon out of the car.According to CBS Chicago, two brothers from Du Page county, Illinois - Chris and Andrew Ewert - have modified a Prius to get 100 mpge (the "e" here being very undefined in the original source), simply by adding more batteries (battery type? also undefined) and a charger to the stock model. While techy details are not forthcoming about this particular PHEV conversion, at least one message comes through nicely: "My brother and I built this, and car companies should be able to do it, too," Chris said.If you'd like to see some technical information on how a Prius conversion looks like, check out what Kim Adelman is doing.[Source: CBS Chicago]
8-year old boy hit by Toyota Prius, raises debate over hybrid minimum sound
2008-05-09 00:44:00 8-year old boy hit by Toyota Prius, raises debate over hybrid minimum sound levels When legislation was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year to mandate a minimum sound level for hybrid and electric vehicles, we have to admit we thought it was a little on the silly side. But after the events of last weekend, it doesn't sound so far fetched. On Sunday, and eight-year old boy was hit while riding his bike by a Toyota Prius because he couldn't hear the vehicle approaching. Owen Erickson emerged from the accident with only minor bumps and bruises, but did end up on the hood of the Prius. Erickson was at fault for the accident — as he he rode his bike into the path of the vehicle — but his mother did put some of the blame on the hybrid as it was operating in silent EV mode. It is believed that this is one of the first accident in the U.S. that can be linked to a hybrid's silent operation and gives credence to the bill curren...
Toyota Prius Price Increase: paying $400 more for greener environment
2008-05-08 10:19:00 Toyota has announced that they are to increase the price of their ever popular Prius by $400 as well as some of their other vehicles; this is so that the Japanese automaker can prop up their profits. This seems a stupid idea, ok I agree that if they need to increase profits increase the price ...
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NCE takes down Toyota Prius? top
2008-05-06 15:57:00 Though successful, the Toyota Prius is not the best looking car out there and we’re sure the last you’d expect was a convertible version of the car. However, Newport Convertible Engineering?s (NCE) thought that all those environment lovers out there driving a Prius would like to feel a little more freedom and decided to take ...
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Al debutto la Prius Cabrio Ma Toyota non c?entra?
2008-05-06 00:00:00 E? costata 46 mila dollari e funziona perfettamente e, soprattutto, ...
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Toyota Prius Convertible by NCE
2008-05-05 16:28:00 Newport Convertible Engineering have put together a bespoke Toyota Prius Convertible for an unnamed client. The prius is one of the best known hybrid cars on the market bringing in excellent fuel economy for a car of it's size. Perhaps the owner was looking for a guilt free open top cruiser without the wait for any of the electric offerings currently in the pipeline.The California firm have been producing convertible versions of fixed roof cars for over 25 yearsIt's interesting that none of the mass manufacturers have yet to realise that people may want a car that is both kind to the environment AND fun. Perhaps this convertible will give some inspiration.
Third-Generation Toyota Prius, Bigger, Faster, More Fuel Efficient
2008-05-03 18:16:00 Toyota plans to go full-bore with third-generation Prius, bigger, faster and more fuel efficient.When someone tosses around the word "hybrid", one vehicle typically first comes to mind: the Toyota Prius. The first generation model was introduced in ‘00 as a '01 model while the second generation model came out in '03 as an '04 model.The original Prius got Americans talking about hybrid vehicles, but it was the second generation model that really set things in motion for Toyota and its aim to equip the bulk of its lineup with hybrid technology.The second generation Prius -- classified as a mid-size sedan -- manages to achieve EPA ratings of 48 MPG/45 MPG city/highway thanks to its 1.5-liter gasoline engine and its hybrid-electric system.Toyota is looking to boost the appeal and size of the third generation Prius which is due to be unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle will catch the disease that seems to afflict every new vehicle redesign these days: further increas...
By: Autos Space
Owner takes Prius Blue topless, launched hybrid convertible
2008-05-02 07:29:00 Some modifications improve the breed; others are just plain stupid. We’ll let you decide on this one. A forum member at PriusChat by the name of Exproducer spent six months and over $17,000 modifying his Waveline Blue Prius to get the open-air experience that was obviously lacking from his life. The amount of mods necessary ...
Prius Convertible
2008-05-02 01:18:00 Now here’s a much better idea, a Prius convertible . Unlike a lot of gearheads, I don’t hold a grudge against the Toyota Prius. It’s a little bland and utilitarian for my tastes, but I do like the idea of using less gas, and the few times I’ve poked under the hood or driven them, the ...
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The Green Quote: Seth Green Bought A Prius For Different Reasons
2008-04-29 20:25:00 “I bought a Prius because gas was just outrageous and I’m cheap. And I was commuting a lot in L.A. driving to and from work. It’s horribly ugly. It’s not an attractive car at all. I had that thing going 111 miles per hour out to San Diego so it goes fast. And the best ...
By: Ecorazzi
Next Toyota Prius to grow in every dimension
2008-04-29 01:19:00 Next Toyota Prius to grow in every dimension The Toyota Prius hybrid is highly successful in portraying the image of being environmentally concerned, whether it?s for Toyota or whoever's behind the wheel. The next-generation car is due to bow in Detroit in January, and word comes that it will grow in every dimension while becoming even more fuel efficient. The third-generation Prius will be powered by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine hooked up to an electric motor, according to Edmunds Auto Observer. The current powerplant includes a 1.5 liter engine and makes 110 combined horsepower. Sources have the next Prius will be 3 to 4 inches longer and about an inch wider, but not significantly heavier. At the same time, the powerplant will be re-engineered to be more efficient and deliver a longer electric-only range, while occupying less space under the hood. The bigger engine will raise power from 75 to an even 100, with combined horsepower estimated at 160. The increases in powe... |
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