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Toyota to Move to All Hybrid Vehicles By 2012

Posted by michael on from the no-flying-cars dept.

ftumph writes "Toyota has announced that all their vehicles will be gas-electric hybrids by 2012. The plan is to eliminate the current $3,000 per vehicle additional cost for hybrid engines through mass production."

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  1. Re:Finally! by Mr.+Slippery · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Why would I ever want to be bored when I could be excited, and the only necessary change is what car I'm in?

    Because the source of your excitement leads to dependence on foreign oil, and thus to brutal foreign policy and war? Because the source of your excitement fucks up the ecosystem?

    Just a thought.

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  2. Re:Finally! by e_n_d_o · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    How does "World Rally Sport" define the term "front-heavy?" The C5 Corvette has a 50/50 weight distribution, thanks in part to the fact that the transmission is located immediately forward of the rear axle. The WRX (which is in my opinion, also an awesome car with fantastic handling) is at best 55/45.

    Are you a member of this supposed majority of Americans who are entirely ignorant?