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Used Car of the Day: 2001 Jeep Wrangler SE

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Today we go back a couple of decades to feature a 2001 Jeep Wrangler SE. This one has a rebuilt motor -- at 138,000 miles, the total mileage is just over 139K -- and a bunch of other new stuff.

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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper Electric 3-door coming at two power levels

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The battery capacity in the MINI Cooper E is 40.7 This gives the new models a predicted range of between 300 and 400 kilometers (186 and 249 miles). It accelerates without delay and without shift interruptions. kWh, while in the MINI Cooper SE it is 54.2

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Replacing A 2001 Toyota Prius Battery Pack: What It Cost

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It's one of the most frequent questions asked about hybrids: What happens if I have to replace the high-voltage battery pack? While Toyota warrants its Prius batteries for 8 years/100,000 miles (or 10 years/150,000 miles in some states), cars more than a decade old won't be covered--and may still have plenty of life left in them.

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California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule on fast refueling/battery exchange for public comment

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These final tweaks to the ZEV rule involve the allocation of ZEV credits for different types of ZEV vehicles and the handling of the associated fast-refueling accreditation, which includes the possible use of battery-swapping. plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies). Background.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. Vehicles are due to reach showrooms this fall.

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Yadea launches Z3 electric scooter with connectivity app

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The Yadea Z3 is powered by Panasonic 18650 battery cells. The battery cells are capable of keeping dynamic performance in environments from -10 to 55 ˚C (15 to 122 ˚F). kilograms (21 pounds), the Z3 battery can be quickly charged within 2 hours and last for 75 miles. Starting price is US$3,388. With a weight of 9.6

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Yosemite first US national park to purchase electric buses from Proterra

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With more than five million visitors each year, Yosemite has seen its free shuttle service travel annually 436,000 miles with 3.8 In 2001, the park began replacing its diesel bus fleet with diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. million boardings.

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