Car Buying Tips and Reviews (page 2)
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Why's the Prius So Fuel-Efficient?
In 1994, Toyota executive Takeshi Uchiyamada was tasked with developing a vehicle that reduced emissions and was friendly to the environment. After thousands and thousands of man hours and more than 80 different model samples and designs, Uchiyamada came up with the hybrid Prius. While Toyota had worked many years on hybrid technology, they had never put it together in one package. ...
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Toyota Prius: A Brief History in Time
In 1997, Toyota introduced the very first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to the general public in Japan and released it worldwide in 2001. Today, the Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and is touted as the most fuel efficient vehicle sold by the United States EPA. Toyota wanted a progressive name for its new hybrid car so they chose Prius, which in Latin means [to go] before. ...
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Plug-In Prius on the Way?
Rumors abound about new plug-in hybrids that will be available on the market in the near future. General Motors has already committed to having the Volt available by late 2010. Toyota recently announced that it would also offer a Prius model plug-in in 2010 but the details are still sketchy. Currently, most hybrid models have a nickel-metal hydride battery as their electric component ...
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Hertz Goes Green: Rent A Prius
Eco-friendly hybrid drivers have even more to cheer about when they hit the road for travel. Hertz announced recently that it would be adding 3400 new Toyota Priuses for rent in 50 airport locations. The hybrid program was launched in early 2007; the company also donated $1 million to the National Park Foundation. The program is a part of Hertz's " Green Collection," which includes ...
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Is There a Prius Killer On the Loose?
The success of the Toyota Prius has spurred a backlash against big gas-guzzling SUVs--but now the Prius itself might be the victim of a backlash in some California towns. Since the spring, some California Prius owners have seen their cars subject to vandalism and arson, according to local reports. In April, in the north Bay Area town of Petaluma, at least seven Priuses were attacked ...
