Posts Tagged ‘Toyota’
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the second hybrid model that the Japanese manufactures in Europe. Production began last week at the plant in Valenciennes, northern France. The launch price in Spain is 15,900 euros and does not include existing public support for the purchase of hybrid vehicles. Is 5,000 euros more than the most basic version of the Yaris range normal.
Its main feature is the new Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) of smaller size, designed specifically to deliver the same space for rear occupants than conventional engine model. CO2 emissions of 79 g / km in combined cycle and fuel consumption of 3.1 l/100 km in the urban cycle will become a city of more environmentally friendly, which binds to a quiet ride and low maintenance cost.
Toyota Pries Hybrid Electric introduces its Plug, the first PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) brand. We know another family member, the Pries hybrid, but how is this version? The truth is that we’ll know soon, since its world premiere will take place during the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011.
The new model has a plug-in lithium ion battery improved, which will allow a range worthy of the electric mode. In turn, Toyota has managed so well that its new model only consumes 2.2 l/100 km and emits 49g/km of CO2.
This is a step closer to Toyota in its mission to achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly cars. In the beginning developed the Hybrid Synergy Drive gives life to the Pries, is further improved to arriving at the latest technology ”Full Hybrid”. The efficient gasoline hybrid system gives the vehicle a wide range and still have the same fuel consumption reduced standard pries.
This is a car designed for either friendly mobility and urban short trips or long road trips.
Today, the Japanese are including this technology ”Full Hybrid” in other models such as the Auras and Yards, but the Pries remains the pioneer and the center of attention.
The major Chinese Internet search engine, Badu, also announced an agreement with automaker BMW to offer Internet services in some vehicles the German company’s first foray into the technology business in the automotive sector. Badu and BMW to cooperate and provide inside cars online services that include maps, news and email, reports the China Daily state newspaper.
Chinese search engine, which concentrates 80% of the searches of the 485 million Internet users in the country, said it will seek similar deals with other automakers to also offer this service on their vehicles. To better understand what this new trend in automotive, Mash able has reviewed the key points of these cars connected with various experts, but from the standpoint of the consumer. An analysis that reviews the current status of the connected car market and where we take this trend into the future.
1. What are they?
The cars are connected, in essence, the “modern car”. In fact, most cars sold today allow connection to Bluetooth, so there is already some kind of connectivity there. But there are different meanings for cars online, as the connection may come from mobile devices, integrated systems or transmission services. And these connections can serve to access emergency services or security, traffic information or weather, navigation, news, search engines, online, radio and more.
2. What trends should be followed closely?
All trends related to the connected cars are to provide solutions for drivers to enjoy their trips. While connected cars began as a trend exclusive luxury vehicles, the evolution of these services wills the new features to the mass market with the same services of luxury cars, but much cheaper or even free. It is the biggest innovation in the market has been the democratization of technology to integrate all segments of cars.
Another trend to note, though still in its infancy, is connectivity as an accessory, that is, connect vehicles without an integrated system. Also, do not forget the integration of road maps on multiple channels such as interactive voice recognition, in-vehicle units, mobile and online portals, among others.
3. Who is building cars online today?
Ford, GM, BMW, Hyundai and Toyota are developing vehicles online and in many cases, these manufacturers have either been the ones who created this new market, or have managed to make it evolve to provide new solutions, designs and capabilities.
4. Who buys cars online?
There is no empirical data yet on the demographics of car buyers online, but we can say that the age of the users or subscribers to the service connection in the car is lower and lower, in response to increasing affordable access to these services. Some also divide the buyers of these cars into four groups: affluent consumers, fans of technology, parents who go to and fro in the car and Generation Y.
San Jose, August, 2011. With its commitment to the environment, Toyota ranked first in the world ranking of green brands, and to the study by Green Power Image communications agency Cohn & Wolf last year, more than 90% of respondents China, India and Brazil (countries considered more developed) believe it is important that the brand you buy has environmental awareness.
For experts it is no surprise the first place, since in a study earlier this year by Consumer Reports, about perceptions of different automotive companies according to parameters such as safety, quality, value, performance, design / style , technology / innovation and the environment / green, Toyota maintained its leadership in the green category with a score of 46.
In our country, Purdy Group, distributor of Toyota, performs various actions on behalf of the environment, for example, the first Friday of the month is recycling day Zapata Branch, while the last day is Friday in City Toyota.
The company co – processes over 45 stannous of oil produced per month (about 108 thousand liters per year) and Holmic, Holmic Group company, use this oil as fuel for boilers, all under strict control ensures that not produce carbon dioxide and the oil contaminated the rivers.
Purdy Group workshops are for washing machine parts has a fat-degrading microorganisms and biological cleaning system generally works pieces without changing the liquid detergent.
Since April 2009, ox-biodegradable bags are used in which parts are delivered and in 2010 began to use in all workshops ox-biodegradable seat covers.
“This recognition from Toyota is no coincidence, the company has a strong environmental awareness, all our technologies, VVT-I, Dual VVT-I and D4D are friendly, we have the Pries a hybrid vehicle, in addition to the fleet hybrid automotive industry’s most important, we, from the automotive business, we seek how to help the planet to reduce pollution and we feel that these actions put a bit, “said Luis Mastroeni, Manager of Corporate Relations Group Purdy.