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Video: Toyota's "EV mode" TV commercial

You might remember a post I wrote about a Toyota TV commercial that prominently featured the EV (electric vehicle) mode button. You can watch that commercial for yourself in the video above. Turning your hybrid into an electric car at will is really an interesting idea. The range on the battery and top speed on EV mode in current Toyotas is not great and the car does it automatically most of the time. There really isn't a great improvement in efficiency for most drivers but I find there is just something sweet about controlling your hybrid ... Read more →

In honor of the Prius's tenth birthday, you can install an EV mode switch

This month the Toyota Prius is ten years old and you've surely all been celebrating. If you haven't already hacked your favorite hybrid, now is your chance. For at least the several years, Japanese ...

Video: Toyota's "EV mode" TV commercial 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

You might remember a post I wrote about a Toyota TV commercial that prominently featured the EV (electric vehicle) mode button. You can watch that commercial for yourself in the video above. Turning your hybrid into an electric car at will is really an interesting idea. The range on the battery and ...

In honor of the Prius's tenth birthday, you can install an EV mode switch 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

This month the Toyota Prius is ten years old and you've surely all been celebrating. If you haven't already hacked your favorite hybrid, now is your chance. For at least the several years, Japanese market Priuses have been equipped with an EV mode button that would force the car to operate on ...



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