May 10, 2012 - Posted in Chevrolet, Coda, Coda Sedan, Focus Electric, Ford, i-MiEV, Leaf, Mitsubishi, Model X, Nissan, RAV4 EV, Tesla Motors, Toyota, Volt
Toyota RAV4 EV will make its debut at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. Toyota‘s news conference will be held on Monday, May 7 at noon in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The 26th edition of the Electric Vehicle Symposium gets started next week on May 6th ending on May 9th in Los Angeles, California.
Toyota announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving 52,000 Prius vehicles built between 2001 and 2003 to replace the electric power steering pinion shaft attachment nuts. This announcement is for U.S. vehicles included in Toyota’s global recall of 106,000 vehicles.
If the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gear box assembly may become loose. If the vehicle is 
Toyota will stage the world premiere of the Toyota Prius at a press conference in Detroit at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.
In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius PHV, the first all-new addition to the Prius family will debut along with a Prius concept car.
The press conference will be held on January 10 in the Riverview Ballroom at Cobo Center.
December 14, 2010 - Posted in Toyota
Hino Motors has developed a new hybrid system for light duty trucks. Hino Motors is the Toyota Group company focused on medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses.
The hybrid drive, which features a clutch between its engine and motor, can increase the fuel efficiency of diesel trucks by 50% according to Hino’s internal tests and studies.
Hino’s new hybrid drive features a better control system and more efficient power electronics. The weight and volume of the main components are reduced. The system uses a NiMH battery pack.
Hino also optimized the engine with improved thermal efficiency, and developed a new dedicated transmission with improved