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Toyota recycles hybrid batteries to power Yellowstone ranch

Planning a trip this Fall? Consider traveling to Yellowstone National Park to partake in zero-emissions energy technology courtesy of Toyota!  There are 208 nickel-metal hydride batteries that are being retired from the Toyota Camry Hybrids they once helped to power, and will be used to power the park’s Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus. The old nickel-metal hydride battery packs hold a total of 85 kilowatt hours and will be recharged with solar and hydro…

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Save gas in your Toyota with these 10 tips for holiday travel



1) Buy gas before you leave. This way, you know where to find the best gas deals near you.
2) Empty your car. For every 100 pounds you tote around, you sacrifice 2% in fuel efficiency.
3) Remove your roof rack when you’re not using it. A fully loaded rack causes a 5% loss in fuel economy!
4) Using cruise control, especially stretches of flat road, will stop you from unconsciously speeding up and…
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Toyota Prius again named Best New Car Value


In its annual evaluation of the best new-car values, Consumer Reports has named the Toyota Prius as its number-one pick out of more than 200 vehicles tested, for the second year in a row.

By achieving 51 miles per gallon in the city, by being a very dependable vehicle, and by maintaining high resale values, the Prius scores highly with many ratings organizations.

Cars.com has named Prius a Best Bet for 2013, IntelliChoice has…
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