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Old news, new link Over the next three years, Toyota plans to cut the cost of its hybrid technology in half. Also to be reduced is the weight of the hybrid drivetrain, which will increase both fuel efficiency and performance. This next generation Prius is planned for 2009 with an anticipated fuel rating of 90mpg. |
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A huge part of the success can be attributed to the Prius, which runs on a combination of electric and gasoline power. Worldwide sales jumped from 28,083 in 2002 to 43,162 in 2003, and hit 175,157 last year. Toyota's goal is to reach 1 million in annual hybrid sales in the first few years of the next decade. From 1997 through July 2006, it shipped 552,657 Priuses--which accounts for 76.7 percent of the 720,516 hybrids shipped by all manufacturers. So through July 2006 there have been 720,516 hybrids sold. That's interesting information !!! Toyota SERIOUS about alternative fuel vehicles |
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Replying to: larsb (Oct 10, 2006 7:20 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 10, 2006 7:39 am) And "clean diesel cars" DO apparently exist, at least outside the USA. Even the "world's cleanest diesel car" was not clean enough for the CAFE states. It's good to know that Toyota is working the "clean car" future from several different angles.
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 10, 2006 7:39 am) There you go again. You know that is totally false. The reason that CARB is balking is they do not trust you and I to maintain the emissions system. Same as Toyota does not trust YOU with an EV switch in your hybrid. |
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Here we are again, with the same folks having the same argument, and starting to turn things personal again. This is NOT the place to hold your personal disputes. Last time I checked, nobody is changing anyone's mind here. Agree to disagree and move on. |
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Inside Hybrid factory Nearly finished Priuses, Camrys and Premios (a Japan-only car) progress on automated floor belts through the final inspection area, where workers look for paint scratches and check the lights. Elevators, conveyors and other machinery seem to be shuttling metal everywhere, but nothing moves faster than your grandmother's walking speed. Then there is the andon cord, a draping white cord that hangs overhead on both sides of every production line. When a worker sees a problem, he pulls the cord, which immediately stops his particular production line. In a U.S. factory, stopping production would be discouraged and would likely be accompanied by a loud, shrill alarm. |
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Replying to: larsb (Oct 10, 2006 7:47 am) 
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First Kentucky TCH rolls off today: Kentucky-Built TCHs on the way to dealers today Toyota's largest North American plant is set to roll out its first Kentucky-built hybrid Camry on Thursday. Hybrid production required a $10 million investment for equipment modifications and training. Kentucky legislators passed tax legislation last year, allowing carmakers to recover some costs of building hybrids. Toyota officials cited the move in announcing their decision to build the hybrids in Georgetown. |
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Very Good Sidebar on right side listing upcoming Hybrids The present and future of hybrids TOYOTA Hybrid vehicles: Prius, Camry, Highlander, Lexus RX400h, Lexus GS450h. What's ahead: The Lexus LS 600h L coming in 2007; Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe says his company hopes to achieve worldwide sales of 1 million hybrids a year by the early 2010s. HONDA Hybrid vehicles: Civic, Accord, Insight (being phased out). What's ahead: Plans to launch new hybrid-only model priced below the Civic hybrid by 2009, with annual sales targets of 200,000 vehicles worldwide and 100,000 in the United States. FORD Hybrid vehicles: Escape, Mariner. What's ahead: Mazda Tribute hybrid planned for 2007; Fusion and Milan hybrids expected in 2008. GENERAL MOTORS Hybrid vehicles: Saturn Vue Green Line, Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra (mild-hybrids). What's ahead: Saturn Aura and Chevy Malibu mild-hybrids coming in 2007; GMC Yukon and Chevy Tahoe full-fledged hybrids planned for late 2007; three additional models expected in 2008. NISSAN Hybrid vehicles: None currently available. What's ahead: Altima hybrid, using Toyota technology, will be available in eight states in early 2007. DAIMLERCHRYSLER Hybrid vehicles: None currently. What's ahead: Dodge Durango hybrid expected in early 2008; working with GM and BMW to jointly develop hybrid technology.
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