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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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I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 The symptoms start with a check engine light (CEL) that sometimes comes on. It is something very cheap to fix and to inspect.

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Heybike Horizon review: Full-suspension 28 MPH fat-tire e-bike at just $1,499

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Heybike Horizon Video Review Heybike Horizon tech specs Motor: 750W (1,200W peak-rated) rear hub motor Top speed: 32 mph (51 km/h) Range: Up to 55 miles (88 km) Battery: 48V 14.4Ah (692 Wh) Weight : 79.4 Hitting 28 mph (45 km/h) is definitely doable. And of course there’s the performance.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. When the driver activates the Normal mode, power is reduced to 65 kW and top speed is lowered to 115 km/h (71 mph). kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The projected driving range of 150 km (93 miles) remains the same as earlier announced.

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HeatReCar project demonstrates technical feasibility of thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery; economic case more difficult

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A recently completed European project coordinated by Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF) demonstrated the technical feasibility of a Bi 2 Te 3 -based thermoelectric generator (TEG) for waste heat recovery for application to a diesel light-duty truck (LDT). mph) average city speed to 10 g CO 2 /km on the motorway at 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

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The rear and front lights are covered. Performance EVs Horsepower 0 to 60 mph Starting Price Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 1,093 2.10 Performance EVs Horsepower 0 to 60 mph Starting Price Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 1,093 2.10 Mercedes has yet to reveal prices or specs for the EV supercar, but it will not be cheap.

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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

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But just because it’s a lower-cost bike doesn’t mean it’s cheap. Ride1Up CF Racer1 video review Ride1Up CF Racer1 tech specs Motor: 250W continuous rear hub motor (42 Nm of torque) Top speed: 28 mph (45 km/h) Range: 16-40 miles (25-64 km) Battery: 36V 7Ah (252Wh) with Samsung cells Weight : 28.6

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review: An affordable Brose mid-drive e-bike for the common man!

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 video review Ride1Up Prodigy V2 tech specs Motor: Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive (90 Nm of torque) Top speed: 28 mph (45 km/h) Range: 30-50 miles (50-80 km) Battery: 36V 14Ah (504Wh) Weight : 58 lb (26.3 Of course, if you ride at 28 mph the entire time, you could dip below that figure.