Plug-in Prius leasing

Prius has announced that the Tokyo Motor Corporation has started leasing the new plug-in version of the Prius in Japan with local collaboration with local governments selected under the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s EV & PHV Towns program. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid  has a larger capacity Lithium Ion battery that can travel 13 miles on electric power alone and at speeds of up to 60 mph. The Hybrid will be capable of recharging from outside power at home or commercial charging stations and could run on electric power alone for longer periods of time than the current Prius.

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Toyota gives an update to public on stand in eco-friendly game

The pressing environmental issues weigh on the minds of people all over the world and Toyota is one company who is taking action. In the 2009 North American Environmental Report Toyota announced incredible accomplishments over the past year. From Hybrid cars to green improvements to their plants Toyota is doing everything in its power to help get the environmental situation our planet is facing under control. … Continue Reading

Toyota teams up with SmartGridCity Project in Colorado

Rolling in one after another, Toyota’s accumulated an extensive list of awards, titles and recognitions. Their vehicles have been acknowledged as having the best resale value and outstanding safety features, while they also own the top selling hybrid and highest renowned reliability ratings in the automotive world.

They are now the only automaker who is a part of the SmartGridCity project put on by Xcel Energy. Xcel plans to “build out an entire community that combines traditional and cutting-edge technology to modernize our energy grid and provide new, innovative ways to provide you with the best service possible”.

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Toyota Prius could be available as wagon or SUV soon

The most popular hybrid in the world is about to get a little more popular. When most people think of the Toyota Prius, they envision a small-sized hatchback; soon, there may be no standard body style that comes to mind. There’s strong word the Prius will not only be sold in its familiar sedan form, but as a wagon or SUV (or maybe both) by the end of next year. … Continue Reading

Toyota stays ahead of Honda in eco-friendly game

Toyota’s always been one of those standard makes that the average person gravitates towards based on its dependability, performance, low maintenance and classic styles. And of course, its vehicles are some of the most affordable.

Despite Toyota’s undeniable success and popularity, it’s always been in a competition with Honda, since they mainly manufacture similarly priced vehicles. This standard competition is now transpiring into the hybrid market.  With the Honda Insight currently being the cheapest hybrid on the market at $19,800- 40mpg city and 43 highway-there’s an anxious audience awaiting the arrival of the Honda Fit Hybrid, with its intended release in 2010, and its competitor, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid whose release date is tentatively set in 2011. It’s believed that the Yaris will be priced significantly below the price of the Honda Insight, already giving it a head-start. … Continue Reading