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RECALL: 2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h For ABS Software UpdateRECALL: 2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h For ABS Software Update

John Voelcker

As expected, Toyota has announced a recall for its 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h models to update the anti-lock braking system (ABS) software. The new software improves the response time of the anti-lock...

Why The 2010 Toyota Prius Doesn't Have A Lithium-Ion BatteryWhy The 2010 Toyota Prius Doesn't Have A Lithium-Ion Battery

John Voelcker

Many reviewers lauded the new, third generation 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid when it launched last spring–but wondered why it didn’t use a lithium-ion battery, rather than 15-year-old nickel-metal-hydride technology. Now we learn that the 2010 Prius...

Want A Micro-Turbine Plug-In Hybrid Supercar? Call VelozziWant A Micro-Turbine Plug-In Hybrid Supercar? Call Velozzi

John Voelcker

One of our favorite cars from the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show was the CMT-380 supercar concept from Capstone Turbine. To show off potential automotive uses for its C30 micro-turbine, it built an extended-range electric car...

Honda and Scion Struggle Seeking Small-Hybrid Sweet SpotHonda and Scion Struggle Seeking Small-Hybrid Sweet Spot

John Voelcker

Before either car launched, the 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Honda Insight were viewed as natural rivals. Would the third generation of Toyota’s definitive hybrid be threatened by Honda’s “least expensive hybrid”, which too offered five...

Range-Extended Electric Jaguar Luxury Sedan: Details EmergeRange-Extended Electric Jaguar Luxury Sedan: Details Emerge

John Voelcker

The U.S. government isn’t the only one that gives grants and loans to help automakers develop advanced-technology vehicles. The U.K. government’s Technology Strategy Board does it as well, for companies that build cars there. Luxury carmaker...

UPDATE: Braking Issue In 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid, Recall TBDUPDATE: Braking Issue In 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid, Recall TBD

John Voelcker

UPDATE: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal inquiry into the brakes of the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid. It has now received 124 complaints of faulty brakes, out of roughly 37,000 of...

UPDATE: Toyota Admits Braking Problems, On 2010 Prius OnlyUPDATE: Toyota Admits Braking Problems, On 2010 Prius Only

John Voelcker

Things are moving fast in the land of Toyota safety issues and recalls. Yesterday, we told you that the 2010 Toyota Prius was being investigated for braking problems in Japan. Today, Toyota has admitted that most...

Is Woz's Prius Acceleration Just Toyota's Wacky Adaptive Cruise?Is Woz's Prius Acceleration Just Toyota's Wacky Adaptive Cruise?

John Voelcker

UPDATE, February 8, 2009: Speaking in a sort-of-webchat on Digg, Toyota president Jim Lentz said of the Woz complaint, “We are working with him on the operation of the cruise control.” Please forgive us while we...

2010 Toyota Prius Investigated In Japan For Braking Problems2010 Toyota Prius Investigated In Japan For Braking Problems

John Voelcker

Citing allegations of braking loss or slippage, Japan’s Ministry of Transportation ordered Toyota to launch an investigation into possible brake problems in the new 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid. That car, currently in short supply globally and...

January's Most Popular Green Car Posts: 2012 Ford Focus, Electric AveJanuary's Most Popular Green Car Posts: 2012 Ford Focus, Electric Ave

John Voelcker

With the start of the new year, we’re back to our end-of-month rundowns on the top five most popular green car posts of the last 30 days. For January, the top two came from our comprehensive...

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RECALL: 2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h For ABS Software UpdateRECALL: 2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h For ABS Software Update

Why The 2010 Toyota Prius Doesn't Have A Lithium-Ion BatteryWhy The 2010 Toyota Prius Doesn't Have A Lithium-Ion Battery

Want A Micro-Turbine Plug-In Hybrid Supercar? Call VelozziWant A Micro-Turbine Plug-In Hybrid Supercar? Call Velozzi

Honda and Scion Struggle Seeking Small-Hybrid Sweet SpotHonda and Scion Struggle Seeking Small-Hybrid Sweet Spot

Range-Extended Electric Jaguar Luxury Sedan: Details EmergeRange-Extended Electric Jaguar Luxury Sedan: Details Emerge

UPDATE: Braking Issue In 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid, Recall TBDUPDATE: Braking Issue In 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid, Recall TBD

UPDATE: Toyota Admits Braking Problems, On 2010 Prius OnlyUPDATE: Toyota Admits Braking Problems, On 2010 Prius Only

Is Woz's Prius Acceleration Just Toyota's Wacky Adaptive Cruise?Is Woz's Prius Acceleration Just Toyota's Wacky Adaptive Cruise?

2010 Toyota Prius Investigated In Japan For Braking Problems2010 Toyota Prius Investigated In Japan For Braking Problems

January's Most Popular Green Car Posts: 2012 Ford Focus, Electric AveJanuary's Most Popular Green Car Posts: 2012 Ford Focus, Electric Ave

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