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South Australia Gets Its First PHEV Prius Conversion

Green Car Congress

It is a very exciting project and one which reinforces the Federal Government’s push to look at alternative fuels to protect the environment ,” Butler said. The plug-in conversion replaces the existing Prius battery with a larger nickel-metal hydride battery pack.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report found the 2020 Sienna to be roomy for both people and their things, but not very fuel efficient, which the all-new Sienna addresses in a big way. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy. In 313 miles of driving through Southern California we averaged 35.6 Hitting the Road.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. A hydraulic lift assembly for the 300 lb.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Alternative Fuels to top Whats the deal with ethanol?

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