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As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. In Japan’s case, the devastating earthquake in March and the subsequent damages to the country’s infrastructure put the spotlight on Toyota’s Estima Hybrid minivan that features a system allowing the supply of auxiliary electricity to power household appliances.
- Toyota Officially Introduces New Prius C / Aqua Dedicated Hybrid Hatchback
It's finally here – Toyota's new standalone hybrid hatchback model that will be sold as the Aqua in Japan and as the Prius c in the rest of the world. With the Prius C, Toyota expands its lineup of Prius-badged hybrid models that already...
- Tokyo '09: Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid With A Volt-like Drivetrain
Attending the Tokyo Motor Show, or any international auto show for that matter, without having at least one hybrid prototype model at your stand is almost unthinkable nowadays for any mainstream automaker. The Suzuki brand will display a plug-in hybrid...
- Jeep Ev: Plug-in Hybrid Study Hints At Production Version
The Jeep EV is one of three electric-drive prototype models revealed today (see here) by Chrysler LLC. Unlike the Dodge EV that is equipped with an all-electric drivetrain, Jeep’s proposal that is based on the 5door Wrangler Unlimited features...
- Mazda Premacy Hydrogen Rotary Engine –tokyo Show Preview
Along with the Taiki Sports Coupe Concept (see here), Mazda will also take the wraps off the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid at the Tokyo Show (Oct. 24). The vehicle’s rotary engine is powered by energy produced when hydrogen combines with oxygen in...
- Nissan Launches Diesel Hybrid Version Of The Atlas H43
Hybrids are gaining momentum on just about everything that carries a set of wheels -even in commercial vehicles as Nissan proves. Renault’s partner in arms introduced a new Diesel-Hybrid version of its Atlas H43 light commercial vehicle (LCV) that...
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Toyota to Use Prius Hybrids to Supply Household Appliances with Electricity!
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. In Japan’s case, the devastating earthquake in March and the subsequent damages to the country’s infrastructure put the spotlight on Toyota’s Estima Hybrid minivan that features a system allowing the supply of auxiliary electricity to power household appliances.
The minivan’s owners were extremely satisfied with the system, which effectively turns the hybrid system into an electric generator that runs on gasoline, claiming that it was invaluable during the extended blackouts in Japan.
- Toyota Officially Introduces New Prius C / Aqua Dedicated Hybrid Hatchback
It's finally here – Toyota's new standalone hybrid hatchback model that will be sold as the Aqua in Japan and as the Prius c in the rest of the world. With the Prius C, Toyota expands its lineup of Prius-badged hybrid models that already...
- Tokyo '09: Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid With A Volt-like Drivetrain
Attending the Tokyo Motor Show, or any international auto show for that matter, without having at least one hybrid prototype model at your stand is almost unthinkable nowadays for any mainstream automaker. The Suzuki brand will display a plug-in hybrid...
- Jeep Ev: Plug-in Hybrid Study Hints At Production Version
The Jeep EV is one of three electric-drive prototype models revealed today (see here) by Chrysler LLC. Unlike the Dodge EV that is equipped with an all-electric drivetrain, Jeep’s proposal that is based on the 5door Wrangler Unlimited features...
- Mazda Premacy Hydrogen Rotary Engine –tokyo Show Preview
Along with the Taiki Sports Coupe Concept (see here), Mazda will also take the wraps off the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid at the Tokyo Show (Oct. 24). The vehicle’s rotary engine is powered by energy produced when hydrogen combines with oxygen in...
- Nissan Launches Diesel Hybrid Version Of The Atlas H43
Hybrids are gaining momentum on just about everything that carries a set of wheels -even in commercial vehicles as Nissan proves. Renault’s partner in arms introduced a new Diesel-Hybrid version of its Atlas H43 light commercial vehicle (LCV) that...