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Car owners know our cars. We know when something is off or when something just does not feel right. We know when it needs an oil change or new tires. With Toyota’s new Concept-I vehicle, there might just be a car that knows you as well as you know it.

The Concept-I uses artificial intelligence with “emotion mapping” that accumulates data about your driving habits. It catalogues information about the driver and then uses that information to suggest routes or even to suggest topics of conversation. It’s a vehicle that can truly be called a partner.

Here's a huge reason why we need electric trucks https://t.co/cRvgtCtWUW pic.twitter.com/zL3Urr0s0d

— Jalopnik (@Jalopnik) July 10, 2017

New footage has been released of one of Toyota's "Project Portal" tests of a hydrogen fuel-cell big-rig truck vs. a traditional diesel truck, and it is astounding.

Both trucks have the same gross weight and are otherwise identical, but on launch, the electric-powered truck blows past the diesel. How?

Toyota's prototype generates over 670 horsepower and 1,325 pound-feet of torque, putting it about on par with a diesel truck. 

Excited to announce our new eco-billboard @CCOutdoor campaign w/a wrapped #Mirai @green4ema #Impact17 Summit @CNET https://t.co/PX6sWU9FME

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) March 24, 2017

Toyota's 2017 Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will be on display on billboards across the Los Angeles and San Francisco area between April 3rd and May 28, but they will be more than just buzz for the zero-emission, water vapor-dispersing dynamo. In partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor Americas, the 37 Toyota Mirai accolades will be built by Toyota to be a kind of catalytic converter. With proper...

This model goes from Marginal to Good+ for easy child restraint installation. https://t.co/4hfX77aqlw pic.twitter.com/KkPSOUsWhp

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) September 1, 2016

When you think of a family vehicle, you might picture a minivan, like the Sienna, or a crossover SUV like the RAV4. But having kids doesn't necessarily mean you need a massive amount of space. An efficient compact like the Toyota Prius can save you trips to the gas station, putting a little extra breathing room in your chaotic schedule.

It's also a great way to keep your family safe. The 2016 Prius…

 

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If you're looking to cut costs at the pump, look no further than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid -- a crossover model that delivers an EPA-estimated rating of up to 34 miles per gallon..

If great fuel economy is on your list of must-haves for your next vehicle, then you've probably considered driving a Toyota Prius. This vehicle offers impressive efficiency on its own, but there are ways you can work with this vehicle to further improve that efficiency. Check out the video below to learn more.

If you're considering buying a hybrid but you still want a vehicle that offers great performance and features, then the RAV4 Hybrid could be perfect for you. It has crossover excitement with hybrid fuel economy so you can enjoy the best of both worlds. And with that unique kind of drive, you're bound to stumble upon some pretty unique adventures.

We admit that trying to join a wolf pack is probably not the best idea, but with an exciting vehicle like the RAV4 Hybrid, who knows what kinds of adventure you'll find.

No. You cannot put lemonade in your fuel tank.

You can stop reading this article now.

Or, you could watch this video, and find out how Toyota is striving to create a greener future where we make our fuel from waste-products.

There are some adorable kids in the video, too.

Just saying.

Here it is.

Okay, now for the science.

There is a way to get hydrogen from water called electrolysis. You run an electric current through water, and it breaks apart the H₂O molecules, leaving you with pure oxygen and hydrogen gas.

Water, however, is a terrible…

When you think of a reliable car, chances are you think of a Toyota. And right you should. While Toyota vehicles aren't always the most sporty or flashy, they last the miles like no other, and offer superior fuel economy and emissions ratings.

But what about a hybrid?

Toyota introduced one of the first modern hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius, to the global market in 2000, while everyone else was busy freaking out about Y2K. How have these early models held up over the years?

Bob Old didn't get a first generation Prius in 2000, but invested in…

Toyota announced last year plans for the innovative fuel cell vehicle which would be arriving sometime in the next year and would require no gasoline to run. Now the future has arrived. At the Consumer Electronics Show, the Mirai was put on display and event goers were able to see the science behind the amazing new vehicle.

Much in the same way the Toyota Prius changed the way we looked at hybrid technology, the Mirai…