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John Dodge
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Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash

November 28, 2006

What a bummer! Toyota Prius hybrid pioneer David Hermance died in a plane crash. As Toyota executive engineer of environmental engineering, the 59-year-old Hermance led the effort revolutionize engine technology.

Posted by John Dodge on November 28, 2006 | Comments (6)
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April 19, 2007
In response to: Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash
Undetermined commented:

Everyone should walk or ride bikes.


November 28, 2006
In response to: Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash
Undetermined commented:

a message for tieman55: Tact and respect for the deceased are obviously things you were never taught. That aside, hybrid technology will be around for awhile regardless of that some random website states. A major automaker must adopt a technology before it will be used. If what you say was a viable option, I am pretty sure that Toyota would be all over it.


November 28, 2006
In response to: Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash
Undetermined commented:

Omnivalves.com website claims their new intake valve gives any 4 stroke engine so mucho low end torque that it makes hybrids oboslete...... so the hybrid may son die as well!


November 28, 2006
In response to: Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash
Undetermined commented:

I had the honor and pleasure to interview Dave Hermance on several occasions. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and a very nice person to deal with, too. The auto industry has lost a great engineer.


November 28, 2006
In response to: Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash
Undetermined commented:

Real deal that will propel them by GM!


November 28, 2006
In response to: Toyota Hybrid pioneer dies in plane crash
Undetermined commented:

A great man from a great company that proved that hybrid technology was the real deal!

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