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Toyota Motor Corporation announced sales figures for its global hybrid sales. The automaker reported that sales of hybrid models exceeded 7 million units.
Toyota currently sells 27 different hybrid models and one plug-in model n 90 different countries and regions. In 2015, it will introduce 15 new hybrid vehicles to its …
BMW and Toyota announced plans to work together on fuel cell systems, lightweight construction technology, Lithium-air batteries, and a joint-platform mid-sized sports vehicle.
The two automakers began their collaborative relationship in December 2011. In March 2012, they announced an agreement to support a collaborative research project in next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, …
BMW and Toyota announced at a news conference in Munich that the two companies will expand their cooperative projects to include lightweight construction, fuel cells and electric drivetrains. The two said they would also jointly develop a new sports car.
BMW is the world’s leading premium auto maker and Toyota is …
BMW and Toyota announced an agreement to support a collaborative research project in next-generation lithium-ion battery cells. The goals of the program are to increase both the performance and capacity of lithium-ion batteries through the use of new combinations of materials for cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes.
The batteries could potentially be used …
It’s common knowledge that the market share for diesel is in the low single digits in the U.S. Currently, only four manufacturers, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen currently offer diesel-powered automobiles although there will be several automakers joining the diesel fold, including Jeep, Mazda, and Porsche, in the coming 18 …
The new Toyota Prius c gets an astounding 53 mpg (4.43 l/100 km) in city driving, a figure that is the highest fuel economy rating for any non plug-in vehicle. The Prius c is the fourth member of the Prius family, which includes the Prius, the new Prius v, and …
BMW will start to sell 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe starting in 2014. The engines are to be installed in Toyota vehicles slated for sale in Europe.
In addition, the two automakers announced an agreement to work together in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies. Other …
Toyota hopes that the Prius family of vehicles will eventually be its top-selling model line and promises to offer different prii for different needs. The first new Prius will be the Prius v (the “v” is lower case by design). The v offers 50% more cargo space than the current …
The Toyota Prius, first introduced in 1997 and now in its third generation, is the world’s standard bearer in hybrid-electric automobiles. It’s also the most fuel-efficient vehicle sold in the U.S. Toyota, however, does not rest on its laurels.
To this end, Toyota is moving beyond the basic hybrid-electric concept …
While the Toyota Prius has long reigned as king of the hybrids, its relatively barebones interior and quirky design have left some buyers wanting a more luxurious Prius, more on the order of a Lexus. Starting in early March, they can get their wish. The Prius now has a more …
From 1960 through 2002, over 20 car makers ranging from Audi to Volvo offered over 80 diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S. Indeed, 1981 marked a watershed year for diesel car sales with 520,788 sold. 60% of those came from General Motors and included the company’s biggest …
From time to time, The Diesel Driver test drives non-diesel powered fuel-efficient automobiles. Here is one such review.
The Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass produced gasoline-electric hybrid automobile, was first introduced to the domestic Japanese market in 1997 and launched worldwide in 2001. Buyers in the United States have …