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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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On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 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). There is a 12-volt battery in the trunk of the car responsible for supplying electricity for the car to start.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. The 2023 BZ4X has either one or two electric motors powered by a 355-volt lithium-ion battery.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. VDC up to 650 volts DC. The on-board charging system accommodates single pulse DC 110/220 volt input, and is compliant to SAE J1772 standards.

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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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seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. A new compact (13-liter), high-efficiency, high-capacity converter has been developed to boost power generated in the Toyota FC Stack to 650 volts. The system accelerates Mirai from 0–60 in 9.0 Fuel consumption figures are to come. Mirai powertrain.

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