Topic: Toyota

The Green Fleet Price Tag

The 2012 Toyota Prius I emits the lowest level of smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions of the vehicle’s popular fleet vehicles reviewed in this analysis.

Taking a hard-numbers approach to a fleet's vehicle tailpipe emissions and lifecycle cost data will help improve an ecological footprint without breaking the bank.

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Lauren Fletcher & Chris Brown | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Toyota NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept Showcases Electronic Connectivity

Toyota NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept

DETROIT -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. on Jan. 10 revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The car was developed after Toyota challenged its engineers to design a new mid-sized concept for potential global market introduction by 2015.

Posted on January 10, 2012 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Toyota to Debut NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at Detroit Auto Show

TORRANCE, CA -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announced it will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Posted on December 21, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

BMW, Toyota to Collaborate on Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

TOKYO, JAPAN – Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW Group said they have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on green technologies, including next-generation lithium-ion battery development.

Posted on December 6, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

2012 Camry Hybrid Now On Sale

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota announced that its new 2012-MY Camry Hybrid is arriving at dealers across the U.S. The Camry Hybrid features an updated version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive that allows a driver to operate the vehicle in EV mode for up to one mile at speeds below 25 mph.

Posted on November 15, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Toyota Releases 2012-MY Prius c Details

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota announced it plans to debut its new Prius c subcompact hybrid at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In addition, the automaker said the vehicle will go on sale in the spring of 2012.

Posted on November 15, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

MY 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Features Upgraded Engine

TORRANCE, CA — The Hybrid Synergy Drive in the model-year 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has gained a more powerful 3.5-liter V6, replacing the 3.3-liter V6 from the previous year’s model, Toyota said.

Posted on September 26, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Toyota Releases 2012-MY Prius Lineup Details, Including Prius v and PHV Retail Pricing

RICHMOND, CA – Toyota introduced the 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the annual Green Drive Expo on Sept. 16. In addition, the automaker released pricing for the Prius v, a release schedule for the lineup, including the upcoming c, and updates to the standard Prius.

Posted on September 19, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

MY 2012 Camry Hybrid Features Revised Powertrain

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota announced that the 2012 model-year all-new Camry Hybrid debuts a highly revised version of the brand’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, including a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

Posted on August 23, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs

DEARBORN, MI -- Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. announced they will equally collaborate on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light truck and SUV customers.

Posted on August 22, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more