Toyota News
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Batteries for the Kentucky-made EV will come from North Carolina, where two of six assembly lines will be dedicated to batteries for EVs, with the rest for hybrids.
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Toyota plans to boost US hybrid production with demand
More of its hybrid powertrains and engines will be sourced from the U.S., for U.S. vehicle assembly plants.
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Hybrid headlines 2024 Toyota Tacoma lineup, no EV yet
Hybrid versions are the most powerful in the lineup, so it's unlikely the Tacoma is chasing the Maverick Hybrid's 40 mpg.
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid
Bargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026
The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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White House: Toyota "fully committed" to electrifying US fleet
Biden administration senior adviser John Podesta, cited by Reuters, appears to suggest that Toyota might step up its EV plans.
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The 2023 Prius sure looks like it should be an EV. But it’s faithful to fuel-sipping, high-mpg Prius expectations in every way.
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Toyota is looking at plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuels
Toyota is using the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid for testing low-carbon fuels being developed by ExxonMobil.
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Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of Crown
So far, the hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid variants have been announced for Japan only—although the plug-in hybrid has been reportedly in the works for the U.S.
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Toyota plans to push plug-in hybrid EV range beyond 120 miles
In an address from its CEO, Toyota also announced plans to double the driving range of battery electric models by 2026.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid prioritizes low price, high mpg
With a price starting below $30,000 and a 42-mpg rating, the Corolla Cross steps up the value in a form many Americans want.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in reboots Volt formula
With up to 44 electric miles, is the newest Prius PHEV more than a Volt-alike?
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An agreement with Electreon could lead to aftermarket wireless kits, factory options, and pilot projects with Toyota plug-in hybrids or EVs.
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Report: Toyota might start EV production in Kentucky in 2025
The Kentucky factory originally built for the Camry now makes Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid models and the Lexus ES.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid recalled over stalling issue
Hybrid-system software could trigger a shutdown of the powertrain while driving in EV mode in cold temperatures, Toyota says.
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid maximizes 3rd row, hits 34 mpg
The Grand Highlander offers a similar look and packaging to the Highlander, and the same eight-passenger capacity, but with a little extra in back.
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Does Toyota CEO change signal it's going all-in on EVs?
Certainly not. Toyota recently re-upped its argument that lithium will be in short supply and CO2 reductions will go farther with hybrids, fuel cells, and PHEVs.
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Report: Toyota dedicated EV platform may be five years off
Toyota has reportedly said yes to a dedicated EV platform that might underpin higher-volume EVs. But it might arrive until 2028.
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These electrified coupes are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards.
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Toyota starts to see how its EVs can aid the power grid
A Toyota partnership with a Texas utility aims to see how vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology might take some strain off infrastructure.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning style
A wedgelike profile, peppier powertrain, and reconfigured cabin make the Prius more appealing, without losing any of its high-mileage bragging rights.
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2023 Toyota Prius: How design became the priority over tech
The Prius’ chief engineer says design pushed the engineering process—and efficiency gains—for the latest version of the hybrid icon.
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Toyota sees hydrogen-combustion Corolla Cross as EV alternative
It claims performance of the Corolla Cross H2 Concept is close to that of gasoline engines, while refueling time has been cut to a minute and a half.
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Toyota rolls out C-HR plug-in hybrid, plans six bZ EVs for Europe
In Europe, Toyota's stronger EV push will be accompanied by a new plug-in hybrid C-HR, to be offered alongside a hybrid version already available in some markets.
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