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Eight States commit to 3.3 million new zero emission cars and trucks by 2025

The demand for emission cost-free energy is becoming even more noticeable with each passing year. That’s why the guvs of 8 states announced an ambitious partnership to speed up the adoption of

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2014 Avalon and Prius Liftback

Toyota’s flagship sedan, Avalon, will see a price boost of $350 dollars made to its base model (Avalon XLE) while 2014 pricing remains consistent with the 2013 model. In addition, the popular

Electric and Plug-In Hybrid cars getting cheaper to purchase

If you’ve been thinking about buying an electric or plug-in hybrid car however have delayed the acquisition due to the fact that of the high list price of these cars, there is

Toyota Prius is the best selling hybrid vehicle

The Toyota Prius remains the best selling hybrid vehicle offering miles of impressive fuel economy, surprising luxury accommodations, and amenities to please. The third generation Prius hybrid comes in four different models

Toyota leads the charge in Hybrid Technology with steady popularity in California

In California, about 6 out of 10 hybrid vehicles sold are made by Toyota, as the brand continues to outsell its competition in the hybrid segment. With 61% market share in California

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to collaborate on development of charging infrastructure in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation jointly announced their agreement to work together to promote the installation of chargers for electric-powered vehicles (PHVs,

Ford hybrid vehicles getting update to improve fuel economy

Ford’s share of U.S. electrified vehicle market grows to nearly 16 percent during first half of 2013, a 12-point gain over the same period last year – supporting the company’s nearly 1-point

Toyota sold about 5 million hybrids since 1997

Toyota Motor Corp sold more than five million Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles since 1997, in around 80 different countries, with the Prius model becoming one of the world’s best-selling cars, and

Toyota sold around 20% hybrid vehicles in Europe

In the first quarter of 2013, European Toyota and Lexus managed to achieve a record 20% of the total hybrid vehicle sales, highlighting customers’ increasing preference for low-CO2 vehicles. Users search for:2013

Mayo Clinic study finds electric cars don’t interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators

A Mayo Clinic study has concluded that patients with implanted cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators can safely drive or ride in an electric car without risk of electromagnetic interference (EMI).