Monthly Archives: November 2014

What does it mean to be a Fuel Cell Vehicle?

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The Toyota FCV is going to be a revolutionary vehicle in the automotive industry. See how it works here!

What is the Toyota FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle

We’re always looking for ways to save money and reduce our carbon footprint at Western Slope Toyota. We’re excited to offer a number of extremely fuel efficient vehicles, such as the 2015 Toyota Prius and the 2015 Toyota Camry, but there is another vehicle that comes to mind when we put Toyota and fuel efficient in the same sentence: the Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle.

What is Toyota FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle

Explore what the FCV does and how it works.

What is the Toyota FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle, you ask? Well, it is a completely electric four-door sedan that makes its own electricity. The Toyota FCV was named by Popular Science to be the winner of the 2014 Best of What’s New in the automotive industry. The Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle uses the same hybrid technology that is in all other Toyota hybrid drive systems, but replaces the gas engine with a fuel cell stack. This vehicle isn’t yet a reality, but we’d expect to see it cruising the streets of California late next year.

The Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) takes less than five minutes to refuel and has a range of 300 miles. Another notable fact is that the only emissions from the tailpipe is water vapor, which is a first in the automotive industry. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota revealed a supercharged Camry at SEMA 2014

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2015 Toyota Camry at SEMA 2014 for sale in Grand Junction CO

The sleeper 2015 Toyota Camry is supercharged and fun.

2015 Toyota Camry at SEMA 2014 for sale in Grand Junction CO

In case you missed it, the SEMA 2014 show was pretty awesome. It was a week when vehicle manufacturers and automotive enthusiasts came out to check out the latest and greatest innovations within the industry, and there were also many new products created specially for SEMA 2014.

One of the most fascinating parts of SEMA is seeing whether or not these custom makes and models will make it to the sales floor of dealerships. If you’re looking for the 2015 Toyota Camry at SEMA 2014 for sale in Grand Junction CO, you won’t likely find it, but it’s definitely worth noting how cool this model was.

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The 2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid could see implementation of racing technology

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For the 2016 model year, rumors are that the Toyota Prius Hybrid could use technology that is featured in vehicles meant solely for racing. That could mean improved power, improved speed and improved performance, which, let’s face it, will make the 2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid release date in Grand Junction CO a little more exciting.

We think the 2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid will still be extremely fuel efficient, as that is the whole reason drivers typically want to get a Prius, but it will also feature some advanced tools that will give it a competitive edge when it comes to the racing circuit.

2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid release date in Grand Junction CO

The Toyota Prius Hybrid is a great, fuel-efficient vehicle.

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Tacoma tackles power and efficiency

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2015 Toyota Tacoma in Grand Junction CO

The 2015 Tacoma is extremely spacious.

2015 Toyota Tacoma near Grand Junction CO

Preparing for any type of weather is essential for any Colorado resident, as we have some of the most unexpected bouts of climate change across the country. Part of that preparation is getting a sturdy, reliable, durable vehicle and at Western Slope Toyota, we think one of the best vehicles of the new model year that exemplifies all of those qualities is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma near Grand Junction CO.

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