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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. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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In fact, fuel prices went insane right around the time that review was written. If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking. liter engine and automatic).

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University of Michigan Report Finds Focus on Fuel Economy Would Be Very Profitable for Detroit 3; Says Rapid, Wide-Reaching Change in Business Models Required for Turnaround

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mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans. mpg, but only 6% if standards remain at the mandated 35 mpg. The report models the impact of three different fuel economy standard increases—30% (35 mpg), 40% (37.7

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to be priced about US$3,000 above the non-hybrid models. The new CVT also offers two major improvements: reduced friction (a 40% drop compared to the 2004 CVT), and a wide ratio coverage.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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mpg in 2016. By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% annual increase to 2015; and meeting China’s 2004-2009 target requires a 5.3% Cischke also noted the critical link between energy prices and purchase decisions as a driving force in the need to implement a comprehensive national energy policy.

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch Limited Series Production of B Class F-CELL Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Late This Year

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The fuel price is €0.9/100g.) mpg US) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The drive system was completely newly developed versus the F-CELL A-Class presented in 2004, with Mercedes-Benz engineers achieving considerable improvements in output, torque, operating range, reliability, starting characteristics and comfort.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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This has been extended to now include 3-cylinder engines (GEA3), targeted at smaller vehicle segments and lower prices. L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined. The XC90 was the NÂş 1 selling European luxury SUV in 2004.

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