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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. The gasoline engine only runs in reversing to power the batteries.

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GEM E825 DeltaQ Quiq Wont Charge

DIY Electric Car

I have an electrical issue with a Delta-Q Quiq charger that won`t charge 6 GEL batteries that are used in a 2004’ GEM E825 golf cart. There are a bunch of wires that need to be connected in order to charge the batteries. 1 Red wire (Battery +). 1 Black wire (Battery -). 1 White wire (temperature sensor).

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Ford expanding global electrified vehicle battery R&D

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Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a “hub-and-spoke” system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities. Ford electrified vehicle sales in the US.

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Build Long-Range IoT Applications Fast With Meshtastic

Cars That Think

For me, it’s mesh radio systems, which first captivated me while I was zipping around downtown Las Vegas back in 2004. These are essentially just a battery, keyboard, small screen, ESP32-based microcontroller, and a LoRa radio in a 3D-printed enclosure. megabits per second in a moving car. Then I sent “btn,” and the LED lit up.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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The foundation of the R1T and R1S is Rivian’s skateboard platform, which efficiently packages the battery pack, drive units, suspension, braking and thermal system all below the height of the wheel, leaving the space above for occupants and their gear. Battery System. Connectivity and Digital Experience. Skateboard Platform.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. To date, Ford has sold more than 4.5

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Preh acquires power electronics company ePower from Kongsberg Automotive

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In this business area, Preh has bundled its expertise in the battery management of electric and hybrid vehicles. Preh’s development and manufacturing expertise includes, in particular, HMI systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, infotainment and connectivity solutions, as well as e-mobility control units.

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