When Toyota acquired an 8.7% stake in Fuji Heavy Industries [FHI] from GM in 2005, everyone expected that FHI-owned Subaru would not only benefit from Toyota’s experience and economies of scale, but also utilize its new partner’s expertise on hybrid propulsion systems.
This, however, does not seem to be the case as sources within Subaru have revealed that the company has decided to develop its own system and not adapt Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive to work with its boxer engines.
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Japan
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- Honda to Reduce Production in Japan by 50% Over the Next Decade
- Toyota Maintains World’s Number One Spot in Global Value Report
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- Toyota May Shift Korean-Bound 2012 Camry Production from Japan to the U.S.
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- Daihatsu Presents New Fuel-Efficient Mira e:S in Japan
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Reports
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Hybrids
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- Toyota Prices New 2012 Prius Plug-in from $32,760 and Prius V Minivan from $27,160
- IAA 2011: New Lexus GS450h Full Hybrid Sedan
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- IAA 2011: Peugeot's Futuristic HX1 Minivan Concept for Six
- IAA 2011: New Ford Evos Study Showcases Blue Oval's Global Design DNA
- IAA 2011: BMW i8 Sports Concept Heading to Production in 2013
- Facelifted 2012 Toyota Prius Quietly Makes World Premiere in Frankfurt
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