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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Will Get Hybrid – Tundra and Sequoia Next?
Japanese media reports say that Toyota has developed a hybrid powertrain for use in large Land Cruiser SUVs, replacing the 5.7L, engine used in the Tundra and Sequoia. This is all in response to tougher mpg targets and changing environmental regulations.
Reports have it that the Land Cruiser will get a hybrid powertrain. This means their will be powertrain on the horizon for Toyota’s other large vehicles.
GM Cancels Silverado and Sierra Hybrids – Full-Size Hybrids Dead?
GM’s big announcement of the re-launch of the Silverado and Sierra had one interesting tidbit – no more hybrids. Will other automakers follow suit and cancel their hybrid plans?
With Hybrids in full-size trucks and SUVs being canceled, what does this mean for Toyota? Will they ever offer a Hybrid Tundra?
Toyota Innovates More Earth Friendly Production of Hybrids
Toyota disclosed that it has discovered a way to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles without utilizing expensive rare-earth metals. The dependency on these metals complicates the manufacturing process, and a new substitute for rare Earth metals would lighten the requirements and expenses required to manufacture these types of vehicles. It would also circumvent export laws and lessen the dependency on mining.
Toyota faced with a ban on rare earth materials has developed a new way to produce Hybrids that is more earth friendly.
Toyota excites Auto Show with New NS4 Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota revealed their latest offering in the hybrid market, the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept. The NS4 was introduced to an audience in Detroit during the 2012 North American International Auto Show.
Toyota unveiled their new NS4 Plug-In Hybrid at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
Toyota Working To Cut Costs, Establish A Hybrid Standard
Since the very first Toyota Prius went on sale in the USA back in 2001, Toyota has been working carefully to establish their hybrid synergy drive as the de facto hybrid standard. Ford and Nissan licensed certain aspects of Toyota’s hybrid systems in 2004 and 2006 respectively, and just last week it was reported that Mazda will begin licensing Toyota’s hybrid technology in the near future.
Toyota works to create a hybrid design standard and cut costs.
It’s also been rumored that Toyota has discussed hybrid technology licensing deals with Subaru and GM. Generally, these moves are viewed with skepticism. On one side, some Toyota fans object to sharing technology. On the other side, jealous auto manufacturers (and their fans) view Toyota’s offer to share as arrogant greed. However, the real reason that Toyota is looking to license their hybrid technology is to cut costs by creating a standard.
