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Future cars: Auto bodywork composite doubles as a battery
Gizmag Hybrid cars and EVs rely on batteries for power, but batteries are bulky and heavy, causing the car to use up more energy. But what if a car's bodywork was … New material could improve electric vehicles |
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Toyoda Hears Emulating Ford Necessity to Save Legacy
BusinessWeek The carmaker will also recall at least 311000 of its 2010 Prius hybrid cars early this week, the New York Times reported, citing a person familiar with the … |
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CT WATCHDOG: Toyota's stance could indicate further problems
Bristol Press … programming for the brakes of new Prius car, but has not decided whether to recall Prius and other hybrid cars that were produced prior to the change. … |
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Toyota poised to recall Prius hybrid cars over brake defect
The Guardian Toyota is poised to recall hundreds of thousands of Prius hybrid cars to fix a potentially dangerous brake defect, reports in Japan said today. … Toyota to recall 270000 Prius cars Toyota is poised to recall 270000 Prius models Toyota Set to Act On Prius |
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Toyota Said to Recall Prius Hybrid Cars in Japan This Week
Bloomberg Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. will recall its 2010 model Prius hybrid car in Japan this week for a problem … Rubber May Drop as Strong Dollar, Prius Recall May Hurt Demand |
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Toyota profits up despite trouble
Aljazeera.net … company officials in Japan also reported they were investigating dozens of complaints of brake problems affecting its high-profile Prius hybrid cars. … US Investigating 2010 Prius Brakes Brits wait for repairs for faulty Toyota cars Toyota dealers rushing to fix recalled part |
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Sorting Out Hybrid Brake Issue: Safety Issue or a Different Feel?
Hybrid Cars News Regenerative braking is a key function of hybrid cars—as well as the plug-in hybrids and electric cars expected in the coming years. … Ford rolls out software fix for hybrid brakes Ford To Recall Small Number OF Hybrids Over Braking Issue Ford to address potential braking problem |
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Skin Of Hybrid Could Some Day Self Charge Vehicle Electricity
EarthTechling (blog) As explained by the college, current hybrid cars utilize an internal combustion engine, which is put into effect when the driver accelerates, … Plastic fantastic for the future of automobiles Imperial College is not responsible for the content of external internet sites |
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Toyota wants to hear from consumers
Chicago Tribune (blog) Here are some recently submitted questions: When will Toyota start making hybrid cars that aren't ugly as sin? Mr. Lentz, I'm currently in the market for a … |
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Toyota's attempt to calm safety fears backfires as boss says problems are a …
Daily Mail The Japanese firm's boss in Britain, Miguel Fonseca, was savaged after he insisted in TV and radio interviews that brake problems on Prius hybrid cars were … |
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