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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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People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. My wife’s 2004 burns about 1 liter (1.05 What is it like to drive a hybrid?

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Sci-fi and Hi-fi

Cars That Think

Vinge’s work is informed by his research and relationships with some of the world’s leading technologists, which in turn gave me plenty of background for the accompanying 2004 Spectrum article “ Mike Villas’s World.” The idea they hit upon—turning a planet into a computer—is not new in science fiction, Cass notes.

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Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know

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At the federal level, the Video Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2004 prohibits “knowingly videotaping, photographing, filming, recording by any means, or broadcasting an image of a private area of an individual, without that individual’s consent, under circumstances in which that individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy.”

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford’s Fusion Hybrid research vehicle uses the same technology found in Ford vehicles in dealer showrooms today, then adds four scanning infrared light sensors—LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging)—that scan the road at 2.5 million times per second. Ford’s work with others on the future of mobility is longstanding.

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Toyota announces voluntary safety recalls of approx. 670K Prius vehicles in US

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(TMS), will conduct two safety recalls involving some MY 2004—2009 Prius vehicles; approximately 670,000 Prius vehicles are being recalled in the United States to inspect and in some cases replace the steering intermediate extension shaft. Toyota dealers will replace the electric water pump for the hybrid system.

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Change in magnesium alloy microstructure changes corrosion resistance and improves potential for transportation applications

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In 2004 the Engineering School at Jönköping (JTH) developed RheoMetal, a process for SSM (semi-solid metal) applications. With his research he shows the connection between the microstructure of the alloy and its corrosion resistance. The slurry is then inserted into a forming process such as High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC).

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Detect Solar Flares and Gamma-Ray Bursts for Less Than $100

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If you suspect this is only an urban legend, load a digital version of Electric Light Orchestra’s 1975 recording of “Fire on High” into an audio editor like. The solar-flare monitor consists of a coil antenna and external “sound card,” which connects to a laptop computer. did in 2004. Audacity and play it in reverse.

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