Wireless charging of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles unplugged

One of the next steps on the way to perfect electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles is wireless charging. Daimler and BMW have now agreed on jointly developing and implementing one common technology.

Wireless charging of the battery will make the

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Toyota introduces 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge

Toyota announced the launch of the first Prius MPG Challenge rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organisations in N.Y., N.J. and Conn., with contributions totaling $20,000.

The Challenge - which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight

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Citroen reveals new DS Wild Rubis concept car for Shanghai Motor Show

Citroen has unveiled the DS Wild Rubis, a unique and captivating concept which points to a future DS SUV. The concept will debut at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month.

The latest expression of the DS line, the DS Wild Rubis joins DS3, DS4, DS5 and the

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Pricing announced for 2013 Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-In

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) has announced the pricing for the eco-advanced 2013 Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-in models. All pricing for these three 2013 Prius Family members becomes effective October 2012.

The Prius adds a style-focused Persona Series Special

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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. Like its sister model, it is powered by a smooth, refined and ultra-efficient full hybrid powertrain, but thanks to new, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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