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Electrified Trailblazer: The Toyota Prius Marks 25 Years in the U.S.

Image: Electrified Trailblazer: The Toyota Prius Marks 25 Years in the U.S.Hybrid vehicle technology is now a familiar part of the automotive landscape in the United States. But 25 years ago, when the Toyota Prius first launched, it was something entirely new—and uncertain. The Prius became the car that introduced many Americans to a more efficient, modern way to drive. Now, the 2026 Prius is set to honor that legacy with a bold new chapter.
 
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EVgo Launches First Fast Charging Stations Under Toyota's Empact Initiative

Image: EVgo Launches First Fast Charging Stations Under Toyota's Empact InitiativeEVgo Inc. has joined forces with Toyota to open new fast-charging stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California. This initiative is part of Toyota's broader ""Empact" program, which aims to improve charging access in underserved communities. These new stations feature powerful 350kW chargers and are designed with affordability in mind. Conveniently located near grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping centers, each station can accommodate up to eight vehicles at once.
 
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Toyota Shows Off 15 Electric Concept Vehicles

Toyota Electric Vehicle

As one of the most dominant automotive companies in the world, Toyota has certainly pioneered lots of technologies over the generations. This Japanese company has developed and launched some of the most popular hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles of all time. After capturing such growing markets in North America and other continents, the firm wants to expand its lineup of fully electric vehicles. By 2030, Toyota hopes to launch up to 30 new models that will run on electricity. Here's a sneak peek at some of the upcoming EVs that are part of the firm's ambitious Beyond Zero…

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Toyota Dips Its Toes in the Water, Develops Hybrid Boat

Toyota has always been a brand that ventures outside of the box, so when recent news spread that the company had created a hybrid boat, we weren’t too surprised. Developed in Japan, the cruiser is said to be the first parallel hybrid boat in the country and, if testing goes well, we could see many more.

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Is Idling to Warm Up My Car in Winter Really Necessary?

When cold weather hits, most of us sit in our cars longer, letting them idle to warm up the engine. But is this seasonal habit necessary or is the idea of needing to warm up cars a myth? Recently, several articles have been published on this subject. Some say that newer cars don't need to be warmed up, while others insist that idling is a good idea for both new and old vehicles. Read on to hear opinions from both sides.

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