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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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That 10 years is now only applicable for the Generation 3 made from 2010-2015, but at least there are options. Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles). Sometimes the engine water pump might leak.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. The amount of water on fuel cell electrolyte membranes has a substantial influence on electricity generation efficiency. mm and weight of 102 g.

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Federal-Mogul introduces new range of low- and zero-copper brake pad materials to meet new legislation

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The copper that ends up in streams, rivers and coastal waters can be toxic to aquatic organisms such as phytoplankton, which make up the base of the food chain and whose health affects entire ecosystems. Similar bills have been introduced in Rhode Island , New York and Oregon. Much of this debris contains copper.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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It covers ten Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont). In 2015–expanded to emissions from residential, commercial, and other industrial combustion, and transportation fuels. In 2015–nearly 90% of emissions.

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