Prius Plug-In Archive
Toyota Prius Plug-in Wins Next Green Car Award
The Next Green Car Awards 2012 have been announced today with Prius Plug-in taking the honours in the large family category. The latest member of the Prius range, the Prius Plug-in goes on sale in the UK from 9 July.
Europe’s first production Prius Plug-In Hybrid delivered to H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco today took delivery of the very first production Toyota Prius Plug-in available in Europe for a two month loan. The new vehicle could soon replace the standard Prius His Serene Highness currently uses.
Prius Plug-In: Less Charge For Your Power
Prius Plug-in, which reaches showrooms in July, offers all the familiar virtues of Prius, and then some.
RECAP: Toyota News Digest from the Past Fortnight
Missed out on the latest Toyota news? Catch up here and click the links to access the full stories and pictures.
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID – FROM GUILDFORD TO GLOUCESTER ON A GALLON
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid official EU emissions and economy figures announced Prius Plug-In Hybrid combined cycle emissions of 49 g/km and fuel economy of 134.5mpg Electric Vehicle (EV) range increased to 15.5 miles compared to
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.
Leaseplan Begin Trial Of Toyota Plug-in Hybrid
LeasePlan has become the first UK leasing company to trial the production prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid prior to its launch in the autumn next year.
Fuel-frugal Prius Plug-in Hybrid A First Time Winner In The RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid has wasted no time in demonstrating its fuel-frugal character, carrying off a class win in the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge on 5 November.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota Presents New Avensis and Prius Family World Premieres at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Toyota will present several new models at this year’s Frankfurt motor show next week (13 September), with world premieres for both the new Avensis and the new Prius family of full hybrid models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota Prius Joins Leading UK Airport Taxi Fleet
Leading airport taxi service Checker Cars has taken delivery of the first of an order for 80 Toyota Prius cars. The five full hybrid hatchbacks arrived at the company’s Stansted, Essex office in early March to take their place in an existing fleet of 80 MPVs, and will be followed by 10 more at Stansted over the next two months.
Toyota Reveals A New Prius Family Member – Prius+
The new Prius+ makes its debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show, representing further expansion of Toyota’s Prius family. It is the first full hybrid model in Europe to offer seven seats, combining family friendly versatility with strong environmental performance and advanced technology.
