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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

“I started the company as a side business to restore EVs that had been abandoned,” Steiner said, explaining that he and his business partner Rod Spurgin have turned around a number of cars from Workhorse, Lordstown Motors, Think City, and other brands. The three enthusiasts, along with fourth co-founder Bill Spitz, formed the Indiana chapter.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

“I started the company as a side business to restore EVs that had been abandoned,” Steiner said, explaining that he and his business partner Rod Spurgin have turned around a number of cars from Workhorse, Lordstown Motors, Think City, and other brands. The three enthusiasts, along with fourth co-founder Bill Spitz, formed the Indiana chapter.

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Toyota Prices the 2010 Prius for the US Starting at $21,000

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., The MSRPs for the Honda Insight, which Toyota considers a prime competitor for the new Prius, range from $19,800-$23,100. Solar Roof Package ($3,600, Prius III, IV). The third-generation Prius will be available in one grade with a starting MSRP of $21,000. Integrated foglamps.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

As with the Generation II, cabin heating and air conditioning can continue operating with the engine stopped; the latter is a capability further leveraged by the use of Toyota’s optional Solar Roof system (below). The revised gearing compensates for the new motor-generator’s torque reduction.) Click to enlarge. Option Packages.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight.

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Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

For example, it has held the ISO14001 green standard for environmental management since 1996; it meets half of its electricity requirements through solar panels; it uses energy saving lighting; and the building even utilises photocatalytic paint that reacts to the sunlight and breaks down harmful nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.

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