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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. On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3

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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. The all-new 1.5-liter

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IIHS study suggests late-model SUVs are still more lethal to pedestrians than cars

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In the Michigan crashes, SUVs caused more serious injuries than cars when impacts occurred at speeds greater than 19 mph. At speeds of 20-39 mph, 3 out of 10 crashes with SUVs (30%) resulted in a pedestrian fatality, compared with 5 out of 22 for cars (23%). Each crash involved one SUV or car and one pedestrian over the age of 13.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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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. The Tesla Roadster is the first production battery electric vehicle to travel more than 200 miles per charge and the first US- and EU-certified lithium-ion battery electric vehicle.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. The pack is warranted for 10 years/150,000 miles. Click to enlarge.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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The Rivian vehicles feature up to 400+ miles in electric range, a wading depth of 1 meter, lockable storage bins that can fit the bulkiest of gear, and the performance and precise control of quad-motor AWD. This enables approximately 200 miles of range to be added in 30 minutes of charging. Connectivity and Digital Experience.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. Five possible areas of improvements include: reducing miles driven; increasing the number of people per trip; reducing the number of trips; improving the vehicle efficiency; and improving the efficiency of the fuel supply. Dr. Luca Guala, Systemica. Still, Prof.

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