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News -01-10-06 New Toyota Camry Announced (HybridCars.com) "Hybrid cars will soon become as American as hot dogs and apple pie. On May 18, 2005, Toyota announced that a hybrid version of America's best selling car model, the Camry, will be built on America soil." 01-06 -07-10-08 Toyota to Build Prius in the U.S. (CBS News) "Toyota Motor Corp. will start producing the hybrid Prius in the U.S. for the first time as the Japanese automaker adjusts its U.S. manufacturing operations to meet customer demands for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. "07-08 -10-22-05 Toyota Recalls 200,000 Prius Hybrids (ABC News) "Toyota is recalling 160,000 Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars worldwide because their engines can stop due to an electrical problem, Japan's top automaker said Friday." 10-05 Papers 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (MSN Autos) "The Camry Hybrid looks just a bit different on the outside than the gas-only sedan. The hybrid's grille has a metallic look, and headlight reflectors have a blue tint. There also are underbody fairing panels to direct airflow efficiently, and taillights are light-emitting diodes. The hybrid is the only Camry to get an acoustic-dampening windshield, which keeps passengers away from the high-frequency noises that can emanate from the electric power system." "The Camry has Toyota's newest, fourth-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which uses an Atkinson cycle variant of the 2.4.-liter four-cylinder engine found in the base Camry. Atkinson cycle engines provide a more fuel-efficient operation than regular internal combustion engines." Gets an estimated 43 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. 02-06 2008 Prius Expected to Be Revised for 2008 (TheHollywoodExtra.com) "The new hybrid system will still use a 1.5 Liter engine, but Toyota insiders claim an amazing figure: 95 MPG!!! Even it these numbers are (Like the current model's official numbers) inflated, that might still mean at least 70MPG in real life driving." 01-07 2008 Prius Expected to Carry a New Type of Lithium-Ion Batteries (TreeHugger.com) "Spies at AutoExpress in the UK have dug up some info on the next generation Toyota Prius hybrid that indicates it will be capable of fuel efficiency approaching 100 miles per gallon." A key part of this improvement is a new technology, lithium-ion batteries based on manganese oxide. 01-07 Best Mileage in a Toyota Prius Hybrid (HybridCars.com) Provides a guide to getting the best mpg. 12-06 Comparison of Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrids (SoulTek.com) " In conclusion, while both the Toyota Prius and the Ford Escape hybrid are excellent vehicles, the Prius simply offers more for the money - much more." 01-07 Early Look at Possible 2009 Prius (Popular Mechanics.com) "Toyota may be the first to market with a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle. Today, we were briefed on Toyota’s future hybrid and alternative fuel plans." 07-07 Hybrid Gas and Electric Auto Review (AutoBytel.com) Provides information on the new Prius, a car that runs on a combination of gas and electricity. The EPA claims that this family size car gets 55 miles per gallon. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) option is recommended for maximum control during adverse conditions. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 2-04 Hybrid Gas and Electric Autos (Toyota) Provides information on the new Prius, a car that runs on a combination of gas and electricity. The EPA claims that this family size car gets 55 miles per gallon. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) option is recommended for maximum control during adverse conditions. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. See "Tax Break Update" at lower left for certification letters to qualify for up to a $2,000 tax deduction. 12-04 Hybrid Toyota Prius (HowStuffWorks.com) Provides drawings and an animation to show how the hybrid gas and electric automobile works. 11-00. Hybrid Toyota Prius for 2004 (Cars.com) "After three years in its prior form, Toyota’s hybrid-powered Prius has been redesigned, enlarged and moved from compact to midsize status. Rather than a four-door sedan, as in its previous iteration, the 2004 model is a stylish five-door liftback." 8-04 Hybrid Toyota Prius for 2004 (PriceQuotes.com) "The Prius has been completely redesigned and re-engineered for 2004, and the technology in this newest iteration is way ahead of the 2003 Prius as well as anything any other manufacturer has to offer." The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) option is recommended for maximum control during adverse conditions. 1-04 Hybrid Toyota Prius for 2004 (PriceQuotes.com) "The Prius has been completely redesigned and re-engineered for 2004, and the technology in this newest iteration is way ahead of the 2003 Prius as well as anything any other manufacturer has to offer." The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) option is recommended for maximum control during adverse conditions. "It's also the most fuel-efficient five-passenger car sold in America, rated at 60/51 mpg City/Highway by the EPA." 1-04 Prius May Have a Traction Control Problem (ConsumerAffairs.com) "Trust is becoming an illusive quality for a growing number of Prius owners forced to deal with snowy weather and slippery or unstable road conditions." 07-07 Prius Reviews (AutoWeb.com) Describes the Toyota Prius from a driver's point of view. The Prius is a hybrid of gas and electric power. 12-00 Real Prius Hybrid MPG (SoulTek.com) Provides testimonials of users. 01-07 Review of the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (CNET.com) "The good: The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a comfortable, well-appointed sedan, equipped with a bevy of technology, from the economical hybrid propulsion system to a raft of standard in-car devices, including a Bluetooth interface and a premium audio system." "The bad: The Camry's optional GPS navigation unit struggles with voice commands and can lose its bearings when out of town. Alternating between power sources can lead to a jerky ride." 07-07 The Least Polluting Car Reviews (GreenCars.com) Describes the Toyota Prius from a driver's point of view. The Prius is a hybrid of gas and electric power. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) option is recommended for maximum control during adverse conditions. 12-00 Third Generation Prius May Be Delayed (Soultek.com) "The king of hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius, will offer a third generation hybrid drive for the 2008 or 2009 Prius model according to reports from Japan (although a 2009 model could be available in late 2008).Safety for Hybrid Cars." 07-07 Toyota Camry Hybrid (MSN Autos) "The Camry Hybrid is the new gasoline-electric hybrid version of Toyota’s midsize sedan that utilizes the Hybrid Synergy Drive with both gasoline and electric power sources that varies power between gas and electric, or both, as needed." 11-06 Toyota Concept Car: FT-HS (Soultek.com) "While global warming activists and foreign oil dependency worry-warts - such as myself - might not care about a hybrid vehicle that goes 0-60 in 4 seconds, you still have to be impressed that this blazing fast performance is achieved with 4 cylinder economy car fuel efficiency. Consequently, this next generation hybrid powertrain will also have an incredible impact on Toyota's current line of hybrid vehicles, increasing both performance and fuel economy." 07-07 Toyota Energy-Efficient Cars for the Family (Edmunds.com) Compares the Matrix, Prius, Rav4, Camry, and Highlander. They range in price from $16,000 (Matrix) to $32,000 (Highlander). Only the Prius, Camry, and Highlander are hybrids. 01-07 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (MSN Autos) Provides a description of the hybrid. 12-05 Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid (Auto123.com) "Toyota upped the ante in the green public relations war by unveiling the 2006 Highlander Hybrid at the 2004 North American International Auto Show." 12-04 Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid (Autosite.com) "Tree huggers of the world unite! Environmental do-gooders, worrywarts about our imbalanced reliance on foreign oil, and grumblers about rising gas prices in general have a new reason to rejoice. The 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid will be the world's first seven-passenger hybrid SUV, offering a gas-sipping combined fuel economy rating of 27.6 miles to the gallon. What's more, the powerplant will output an impressive 270 peak horsepower, better than most fuel-quaffing mid-size SUVs." 12-04 Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid (Edmunds.com) "Working together, the two engines produce a combined 270 horsepower, enough to push this Highlander to 60 miles per hour in less than 8 seconds according to Toyota. Not only that, it's also projected to get over 28 miles to the gallon in combined city and highway driving and have a range of over 600 miles. Sales are expected to begin early next year [January 2005]." 7-04 Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid (Toyota.com) Describes the new hybrid car. 12-04 Toyota Sienna Minivan Hybrid (HybridCars.com) "It’s likely that the Sienna Hybrid will be the first hybrid-power minivan on the American retail market, but Toyota has not announced a date. (2008 is our best guess.)" 12-06 Toyota to Go All Hybrid by 2012 (Auto.com) "Toyota Motor Corp., the world's third-largest automaker, plans to use gasoline-electric hybrid engines in all vehicles by 2012 to increase fuel efficiency and reduce tailpipe emissions, an executive said." 9-04 Turning the Prius into a Plug-in Hybrid (GreenCarCongress.com) "The California Cars Initiative (CalCars), a non-profit startup dedicated to jump-starting the market for plug-in hybrids (PHEV), is building a prototype Prius (the Prius+) capable of functioning as a plug-in hybrid and running in full EV (electric vehicle) mode for longer distances than possible with the original Toyota equipment." 12-06 Purchase Resources Prius Electric-Only Mode Kit (CoastaleTech.com) "This kit allows you (in just a few minutes) to activate the electric feature of your Prius and drive for short distances. The software already present in the car will automatically restart the engine when the battery needs to be recharged or if you need to accelerate quickly. The electric only feature can be turned on and used up to a speed of around 34 mph at which time it will automatically turn off and the car will operate as usual." Awesomelibrary does not endorse this product but provides it as an example. 11-06

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