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The lights are on where the buffalo roam. At the Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus in Yellowstone National Park, an innovative distributed energy system that combines solar power generation with re-used Camry Hybrid battery packs is now online. The result: reliable, sustainable, zero emission power to the ranger station and education center for the first time since it was founded in 1907. Announced in June 2014, the partnership among Toyota, Indy Power Systems, Sharp USA SolarWorld, Patriot Solar, National Park Service and Yellowstone Park Foundation is an innovative effort to extend the useful life of hybrid vehicle batteries while providing sustainable power generation for one of the most remote, pristine areas in the United States. Solar panels generate the renewable electricity stored within the 208 used Camry Hybrid nickel-metal hydride battery packs, recovered from Toyota dealers across the United States. more

A tire blowout, or rapid loss of tire pressure, could cause you to lose control and damage your vehicle and even endanger you and your family. There are certain things you need to do or not do if you

Wishing you love, special times and great joy on this Mother

Bicycling is a great way to exercise, and it

We would like to wish you all a yummy, fun-filled and joyous Cinco de Mayo. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Illinois is already seeing a decrease in crashes which are alcohol-related due to higher alcohol taxes, according to a new study. Taxes implemented country-wide which are similar to this could prevent thousands of car crash deaths each year. Here at your Arlington area Toyota, we want you to be safe on the road and believe you should know about this tax which could keep you and your loved ones much safer on the road. When addressing dangerous drivers on the roads, policy makers should look to reversing the trend of letting inflation get rid of alcohol taxes. As seen in Illinois, traffic deaths related to alcohol dropped twenty-six percent after alcohol taxes were raised in 2009. This drop was highest in younger people, coming in at thirty-seven percent. Fatal crashes that involved very drunk and alcohol-impaired drivers were lowered by twenty-two and twenty-five percent. In recent decades, alcohol has become a lot more inexpensive because of the tax decreases. In 1950, for example, having ten drinks per day would be half of the average disposable income, but in 2011 this amounted to only three percent of the disposable income. The study has confirmed that alcohol taxes do impact the entire range of drinking drivers, which includes ones that are extremely drunk drivers. Many economists conventionally have said that heavier drinkers aren

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You can find some gnarly stuff on the trail. Fortunately, the 4Runner SUV has available 4WD with A-TRAC, to help you tackle even the wildest terrain.

Sometimes reality stinks. Toyota has tapped award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock to show how calling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

The 2015 Scion tC is a popular model because of its style and affordability. This coupe-style vehicle offers many great features and a fun to drive experience. It is an affordable driving option for those looking for a sporty coupe. Take a look at this vehicle today at our Arlington area Toyota dealership. The 2015 Scion tC is nicely equipped with many great features and has improved the suspension and automatic transmission. It features a 2.5 liter, 4 cylinder engine with enough power for easy acceleration and passing, especially for city drivers. Inside the cabin area, the interior is comfortable and stylish. Even taller drivers can sit comfortably in the front seats thanks to the adjustable seats. The rear seat is even accommodating of adult passengers. It also folds into a 60/40 split to increase the cargo room in the hatchback of the vehicle. The standard equipment for the base model Scion tC for 2015 includes 18 inch wheels, air conditioning, leather trimmed steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth connectivity, and a Pioneer audio system with HD Radio and a 6.1 inch LCD touchscreen display. Safety features in the Scion tC includes Toyota

2015 Toyota Highlander The Toyota Highlander for 2015 is available now at our Alexandria area Toyota dealership. The Highlander is a mid-sized sport utility vehicle that has a lot to offer