the launch of the Prius C's hatchback will go on sale in March

Detroit: Toyota hopes to sell about 45,000 units of the Prius C every year in the United States, said Bob Carter, Toyota's General Manager.

Toyota Motor Corp. will increase the range of hybrid vehicles with the launch of the Prius C hatchback subcompact which will go on sale in March.

Toyota says the Prius C will consume fuel 53 mpg in the city, which claimed to be the most economical fuel consumption for urban vehicle that is not the kind of plug-ins.

Generally, hybrid vehicles speeding on the highway with fuel consumption of at least 46 mpg, while Prius C 50 mpg for combined road conditions.

Prius C is built based on the Yaris platform, will be released to the American market at a price of around 19,000 U.S. dollars, not including destination charge.

Prius C has a wheelbase 6 inches shorter than the existing Yaris, and overall 19 inches shorter, with lighter weight than the standard Prius.

Hybrid operating system with a standard Prius, except that the capacity is smaller gasoline engine, which is 1.5 liters compared with a standard 1.8-liter Prius, with a combined output of 99hp.

Prius C can be driven with a battery, but only for a range of around a mile at speeds of up to 25 mph.

The concept version of this car was displayed at the Detroit show last year, with more ngepopg style, but the Prius C which produced current is smaller than the existing Prius.

Prius C standard features include nine airbags, 15-inch wheels, automatic climate control, tilt telescopic steering wheel, and keyless remote entry key illumination.

The system uses a standard audio CD player, USB port with iPod connectivity, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, and Bluetooth for streaming music.

Toyota Prius C is released at a lower price to attract younger buyers who are looking for value and fuel-efficient vehicles for their first car.

Prius C variant will also have a wagon that is the Prius V will be launched in late 2011, and Plug-In Prius that drove this summer.

China launched a subsidy in five major cities for hybrid and electric vehicles and plug-ins

BEIJING - Last year, China launched a subsidy in five major cities for hybrid and electric vehicles and plug-ins, in the form of direct rebates to 60,000 yuan (electric cars) and 50,000 yuan (plug-in hybrid cars). While conventional hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius are not given for incentives.

China launched a subsidy in five major cities for hybrid and electric vehicles and plug-ins

General Motors Company opposed the Chinese Government plans to force foreign manufacturers to transfer new technologies of local firms. The world's largest car manufacturers are now lobbying local officials to obtain a tax rebate incentives for the Chevrolet Volt without having to share their knowledge. The New York Times (8 / 9) launch, the Chinese government urged GM's Volt technology transfer immediately into SAIC Motor Corp. Actually, not only GM who requested transfer of technology, as well as other principal operating at the Bamboo Curtain country. Regulation of technology transfer requirement has been formulated and issued by the end of September.

China claimed to be interested in the development of three main components of electric cars, namely electric motors, batteries and electrical control. In exchange, the government offers tax relief incentives so they can price more competitively.

the secret of ECOnetic technology

LONDON, - This is the secret of ECOnetic technology with auto start / stop, "smart" regenerative charging, active shutter grill and ECOmode.

the secret of ECOnetic technology

Having a hybrid car is the dream of most people. In particular, they are more often pacing around the city with high levels of congestion. May be because the fuel consumption is an economical car. The obstacles, great price. That is one of the factors that cause consumers still choose the car with oil-fueled engines.

To reduce the gap, try to provide solutions with the Ford ECOnetic technology is applied to the Focus and Fiesta. For a while, new technology could be enjoyed by European consumers in 2013.

ECOnetic engine consists of a 1.6-liter variant with two options, with a turbocharged petrol and TDCi (diesel). There is also a 1.0-liter engine, 3-cylinder turbo fitted.

Last engine fuel consumption's 29-30 km / liter carbon dioxide emissions by 89-87 g / km, lower than the Prius, 100 g / km.

"Focus and Fiesta ECOnetic is the right choice for those who mengutama fuel efficiency still pretty rushed. The combination of these two aspects are still hard to come by in recent years, "Dr beber. Thilo Seiber, Ford Europe's Manager of Sustainability and Electrification Strategy.