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Toyota Launches 3rd-generation Prius : DigInfo 2009

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Diginfonews asked:


DigInfo – www.diginfo.tv Toyota Prius Related Links : – www.toyota.co.jp Toyota launched on May 18 the fully-remodeled third-generation Prius, which has its engine displacement increased from 1.5 liters to 1.8 liters. The new Prius is equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II, a new hybrid system which includes a 1.8-liter engine, a motor and a reduction gear, more than 90% of which has been completely redesigned. The new hybrid system delivers a fuel efficiency of 38.0km/liter and driving performance on par with that offered with a larger 2.4-liter engine, through the synergy with improvement in energy efficiency and world-leading aerodynamic performance. The new Prius comes with four driving modes: the standard mode; the Eco-Drive mode which emphasizes fuel efficiency; the Power Mode allowing for more agile driving; and the Electric Vehicle Drive mode which uses just the electric motor for quiet cruising. The Eco-Drive monitor can display in real time the hybrid system indicator that shows acceleration and energy recovery conditions, one-minute or five-minute fuel efficiency rates, as well as a fuel efficiency history that shows average fuel efficiency and maximum fuel efficiency for the past five trips. The new Prius also features the solar ventilation system that uses power generated by solar panels installed on the sunroof to ventilate the vehicle interior, and the worlds first remote air conditioning system, enabling air conditioner operations from outside the

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Prius Driver’s Frantic 911 Call

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
CBS asked:


Toyota Prius driver Jim Sikes frantically called 911 when his car speed out of control on a stretch of San Diego highway. Ben Tracy reports the US government wants to know what happened.

Tamara

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Toyota Prius Driver Claim Questioned

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Rep. Darrell Issa, R – Calif., spoke to Harry Smith about the new report released questioning the safety claim of a Toyota Prius driver.

Joan

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Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins 2010 Car of Year Award

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
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Ford has won the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards for its Fusion Hybrid midsize sedan and Transit Connect truck.(Jan. 11)

Sam

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid A Great Car

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
kcratv asked:


KCRA 3’s Ryan Disch gave favorable marks to a hybrid version of the 2010 Ford Fusion.

Santos

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