Archive for the ‘Electronic car’ Category

Prius v Taking the Hybrid Further

•    Fits the lifestyle of young, active families
•    “v” for “versatility” with more cargo space than 80% of small SUVs
•    42 MPG combined rating
•    Premium-level safety systems and integrated multimedia
•    Pitch and Bounce Control, Panoramic View Moonroof
The newest member in a growing Prius family of hybrid vehicles, the Prius v delivers an unparalleled blend of [...]

Toyota in the News – April 2011

Lots going on the Toyota front - your source for the latest on a brand that is focused on one thing – you.

Toyota to Move Forward with Japan Car Production for Most of May
Scion tC Receives Five Star Overall Rating for Crash Tests
The Environmental Protection Agency Recognizes Toyota for its Commitment to Environmental Excellence

Toyota to Move [...]

Next Gen Technology = Toyota/Microsoft

Microsoft Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. announced yesterday they have forged a strategic partnership and plan to build a global platform for TMC’s next-generation telematics services using the Windows Azure platform. Telematics is the fusing of telecommunications and information technologies in vehicles; it can encompass GPS systems, energy management and other multimedia technologies.
As part of [...]

100-Mile Range RAV4 EV Debut

Toyota debuted this week, the second-generation Toyota RAV4 EV at a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show.  A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011, aiming at market arrival of a fully-engineered vehicle in 2012.  The fully-engineered vehicle will have a target range of 100 [...]

2011 Prius Delivers a Double Punch

Fuel efficiency is a critical need for our customers and the 2011 Toyota Prius is leading the pack. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg in the city and on the highway, it’s the most fuel efficient car available in the United States.

The Prius’ high fuel economy rating is [...]

The Tesla is Supplying Toyota on Electric Rav4

The rumors are true. Toyota is partnering with Tesla to build an electronic Rav4.

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors will serve as a key supplier to Toyota Motor Corp under its agreement with the Japanese automaker to build an electric Rav4 SUV, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday.
Musk, whose company was listed in June, said [...]