In a move to share the cost of developing new technology, Ford and Toyota are joining forces to develop a gas-electric hybrid system for light trucks and sport-utility vehicles. The move is in response to the latest U.S. fuel-economy targets set by the Obama administration. Both companies already have hybrid systems that power front-wheel-drive passenger […]

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In a move expected to challenge the Chevy Volt, Toyota is about to introduce a new 107mpg plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Prius at the auto show in Frankfurt, Germany next month. Toyota says the car will be the cleanest and most technically advanced Prius built to date, featuring a newly designed, compact lithium-ion […]

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