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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 Our 2004 is approaching that figure.

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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These rates are down 16% to 17% from their peaks in 2004, except that the rate per vehicle is down 13% (from its peak in 2003). This rate increased to a maximum of 474 gallons in 2004. The rate increased to a maximum of 698 gallons in 2004. The rate increased to a maximum of 1,240 gallons in 2004. 2003 to 2004. -13%

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Ford to reveal all-electric F-150 Lightning on 19 May

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America’s favorite vehicle for nearly half a century is going digital and fully electric. A second-generation version was introduced in 1999 and was produced until 2004. Production of the electric F-150 Lightning begins next spring at the all-new Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Now comes the F-150 Lightning.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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For example, in 2004 they posed as representatives of Dow Chemical and promised that the company would clean up after the Bhopal Disaster, leading to a temporary $2 billion drop in the company’s market cap.

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Ford CEO gives nod to Tesla Model 3 in F-150 Lightning announcement

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America’s favorite vehicle for nearly half a century is going digital and fully electric. After all, the Ford F-150 Lightning, named after the iconic high-powered V8 F-150s from 1993-95 and 1999-2004, is shaping up to be one amazing vehicle. Now comes the F-150 Lightning. Respect… [link].

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Study Highlights the Importance of Considering Climate Effects of Non-CO2 Emissions from Transport in Mitigation Strategies and Policies

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In the specific case of a PHEV fleet, the development of an adequate battery that would allow the widespread introduction of PHEVs or fully electric vehicles is yet to come. For the global S1 scenario, the non-CO 2 cooling effects are dominated by reductions in O 3 and BC.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

Green Cars News

As of 2012, Daimler plans to equip all smart and Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles with own produced lithium-ion batteries. In 2004, Tesla began development of its first electric vehicle, the Roadster, which remains the only highway capable EV for sale in North America or Europe.

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