6 March 2012
Toyota FCV-R Fuel Cell Concept: Revolution and Reality
Toyota believes that when it comes to the development of future powertrains to deliver sustainable mobility, one size does not fit all requirements.
Electrification Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Electrification
5 December 2011
Toyota Names British Gas as its Preferred Supplier of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Toyota has named British Gas as its preferred supplier of electric vehicle charging points, ahead of introducing the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid to the UK market in 2012.
21 September 2011
Toyota Readies Prius Plug-In Hybrid for 2012 Launch
The new Prius Plug-in will cost less than £31,000 when sales start in the first half of 2012. This headline figure does not take into account Government funding through the Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle grant scheme that could reduce the price to customer by up to £5,000: the Toyota has qualified for grant support by meeting the criteria for plug-in vehicles.
13 September 2011
The New Prius Plug-In Hybrid – The Greenest, Most Technically Advanced Prius Yet
Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to go on sale to the mass market, makes its production vehicle world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show.
13 September 2011
The New Prius Family
Since 1997, Toyota has sold more than 3.3 million full hybrid vehicles worldwide. This represents more than 80 per cent of all global hybrid sales, and gives the company an unquestionable lead in the drive towards sustainable mobility. As concrete proof of HSD’s environmental record, these sales have already contributed to a reduction in automotive emissions of about 21 million tonnes of CO2.
12 August 2011
Prius Plug-In Hybrid: the Cleanest, Most Technically Advanced Prius Yet
Toyota will debut the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 15th September.
8 August 2011
Toyota and Lexus to be the Hybrid Headliners at EcoVelocity
Toyota and Lexus will be showcasing their current and future low emissions full hybrid technology at EcoVelocity, a festival of green motoring that is taking place at Battersea Power Station in London in September.
25 July 2011
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Post Positive Results in Toyota and EDF Energy London Leasing Programme
Interim findings from Toyota and EDF Energy’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving.
6 May 2011
Independent Study Confirms Toyota As Consumer’s First Choice for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
When it comes to thinking about who to turn to when it comes to buying a hybrid or electric vehicle, Toyota is the top choice.
4 April 2011
Toyota Hybrid Challenge: How Low Can You Go?
Rising prices have made fuel economy a hot topic, so it’s perfect timing for Toyota to be promoting the benefits of its hybrids – present and future.
8 March 2011
Three Million Toyota Hybrids… And Counting
Toyota’s EV Prototype makes its European debut at the Geneva motor show as the latest model in an electric vehicle research and development programme that began 40 years ago.
1 March 2011
Toyota Focuses On Hybrid Power Future At Geneva
Toyota will unveil the next major advances in its hybrid power technology strategy for sustainable future transport at the 2011 Geneva motor show.
14 December 2010
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Qualifies for Government Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Grant Scheme
Toyota’s progress towards bringing its Prius Plug-in Hybrid to the marketplace has received a significant boost with the news that it qualifies for Government grant support against its future purchase price.
24 November 2010
Video: Toyota At The Future Car Challenge
Toyota has released a video featuring highlights of its participation in the inaugural Brighton to London Future Car Challenge earlier this month.
19 November 2010
Toyota Advances Eco-Car Development With Electric Vehicles, Hybrids and New Battery Technology
Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year.
8 November 2010
Auris King of the Hybrids on RAC Future Car Challenge
Home honours were claimed by the England A Auris hybrid in the Toyota Nations Challenge on Saturday, achieving an average 72.8mpg over the 60-mile route from Brighton to London.
4 November 2010
Toyota Hosts Hybrid Nations Challenge
Rivalry has always been fierce between Britain’s home nations and Toyota is giving the English, Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish the chance for more partisan points scoring by hosting its own Nations Challenge.
4 November 2010
Come the Day, Come the Hybrid
Team Northern Ireland driving for national pride in Toyota’s Nations Challenge.
4 November 2010
Sing Calon Lân for a Pure-Hearted Welsh Auris
Team Wales driving for national pride in Toyota’s Nations Challenge.
4 November 2010
Auris the Brave!
Team Scotland driving for national pride in Toyota’s Nations Challenge.
4 November 2010
Swing Low, Sweet Hybrid
Team England driving for national pride in Toyota’s Nations Challenge.
27 October 2010
Toyota Celebrates Hybrids Past, Present And Future In Brighton To London Challenge
For the historic vehicles taking part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, simply completing the 60-mile route might be considered achievement. A quite different test faces the fleet of hybrid Toyota models that will be to the fore in the first Brighton to London Future Car Challenge.
14 October 2010
Prius: From Curio To Icon
At first glance, there was little about the first generation Toyota Prius that suggested it could be the start of a global phenomenon, a quirkily designed saloon that proved to be the pathfinder for game-changing engine technology.
20 September 2010
Toyota Optimal Drive Makes Avensis an MPG Miser
Toyota has defied the doubters of official fuel consumption statistics to show that its Avensis is in fact capable of wringing many more miles out of a gallon of fuel.
