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0Akio Toyoda says Toyota's hybrids aided quake survivors 1303941360
At a press conference last week, Toyota chief executive officer Akio Toyoda raved that hybrid vehicles have aided survivors of the devastating earthquake that rattled Japan. Toyoda's not-so-subtle message plugged the gas-electric vehicles for their ability to extend the time between fill-ups, ...
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AN: Pro-plug-in executives are changing the industry 1294595040
Most automakers have displayed at least an inkling of interest in plug-in vehicles. Some, like Nissan, Tesla and General Motors, have already launched their first new models. Others, such as Toyota, Hyundai and Fiat, have announced plans to debut a battery-powered auto soon. Earlier this month, ...
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Toyota president Akio Toyoda gets free Tesla Roadster at Tokyo store opening 1289598600
Elon Musk presents Akio Toyoda with a Tesla Roadster – Click above for high-res image galleryAkio Toyoda, the man who not so long ago took over as head of the family automobile business – a little outfit by the name of Toyota – is now the latest proud owner of a Tesla Roadster ... -
CTO Straubel confirms Tesla is building two electric vehicle mules for Toyota 1278868140
AutoblogGreen had the rare opportunity on Friday to chat with Toyota CEO and president Akio Toyoda where he revealed a prototype vehicle with a Tesla electric drive unit was under construction. Tesla CTO JB Straubel has now told CNN Money that the Silicon valley company is preparing two mule ...
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Breaking: Toyota possibly already building EV prototype with Tesla battery pack 1278667740
During an interview with a group of American media this afternoon in Nagoya, Japan, Toyota president Akio Toyoda revealed that his company is already in the process of building a prototype electric vehicle with a Tesla battery pack. The statement came in response to questions about the ...
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Toyota CEO wants to add "fun to drive" to eco-friendly vehicles 1275602460
Toyota MR2 Sports Hybrid Concept – Click above for image galleryIt's not all that often that Toyota products have the fun-to-drive qualities found in vehicles from other brands. Actually, it's rare that a Toyota product is noted for attributes such as handling prowess or communicative ... -
Toyota will continue focusing on "clean halo" hybrids, not EVs or diesels 1246463640
Toyota FT-EV concept - Click above for high-res image galleryIt's not terribly surprising that Toyota – the automaker often credited for creating the first modern mainstream hybrid automobile – would seek to continue establishing its marketplace dominance in hybrid automobiles. The ...

