News tagged with toyota
New California rules require cleaner cars
California, long a national leader in cutting auto pollution, pushed the envelope further Friday as state regulators approved rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and put significantly more pollution-free vehicles ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 30, 2012 |
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Detroit unsure over the future of green cars
The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Toyota, BMW strike green-car technology pact
Automakers Toyota and BMW on Thursday struck a partnership to share eco-friendly technologies, including in the joint development of lithium-ion batteries for next-generation electric cars, the companies said.
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Dec 01, 2011 |
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Toyota taking orders in Japan for Prius plug-in
Toyota will begin taking orders Tuesday for the plug-in version of its hit Prius hybrid, announcing efficient mileage and a relatively affordable starting price of 3.2 million yen ($41,000), which comes down with green vehicle ...
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Nov 29, 2011 |
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Toyota unveils high-tech concept car ahead of show
Toyota's president unveiled a futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone to demonstrate how Japan's top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show.
Nov 28, 2011 |
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Honda natural gas car wins LA green prize
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas was named Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show on Thursday, beating finalists including European, US and other Asian carmakers. ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Spectrum of green cars eye LA auto show crown
Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show this week -- each using different fuel or fuel combinations.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Toyota to unveil new hybrid model at motor show
Toyota Motor said Tuesday it would unveil a new compact hybrid car at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, boasting improved fuel efficiency amid intensifying competition to build more eco-friendly vehicles.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 15, 2011 |
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Toyota three-wheeler does 80.3 mph on compressed air
(PhysOrg.com) -- Toyota Industries intends to apply for a Guiness World record for the fastest car driven by a compressed-air engine, after its Ku:Rin, as the vehicle is called, reached 129.2km/h (80.3 mph)on ...
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Sep 24, 2011 |
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Japanese scientists explore electric roads for EVs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Masahiro Hanazawa of Toyota Central R&D Labs and Takashi Ohira from Toyohashi University are working on a solution for avoiding battery recharge headaches in powering electric cars. They are ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Sep 20, 2011 |
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The electric cars most likely to succeed
The crystal ball is still cloudy on electric and plug-in hybrid cars. They're still being made in limited numbers, and delivered to very specific test markets. And half the really exciting ones aren't even here yet. Still, ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Sep 06, 2011 |
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Obama unveils new car efficiency standards
US President Barack Obama on Friday unveiled a new deal with automakers on fuel economy standards that he said would be a crucial step towards reducing US dependence on foreign oil.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 29, 2011 |
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Toyota demos 'Window to the World' vehicle back seat smart window technology (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Designers from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design and engineers from Toyota have been working together and have come up with a unique and innovative concept they call the "Window ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 21, 2011 |
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Toyota's new pre-crash technology directs steering
Toyota is developing a safety technology that takes control of the steering so the vehicle can veer away when it isn't able to stop before impact.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 21, 2011 |
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Electric car conversion business booming
Rising fuel prices have been painful for many small-business owners across the country.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 13, 2011 |
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