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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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Anaergia to supply CO2 to European Energy A/S for green e-methanol production as fuel for container ships

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will supply European Energy A/S with up to 60,000 tonnes per year of liquefied biogenic CO 2 for a period of 10 years. Founded in 2004, European Energy has a development pipeline of more than 20 GW of renewable energy projects. Waste-to-biogas company Anaergia Inc.

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Satellite study shows drought-stricken Colorado River Basin states depleting their groundwater

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A new satellite study finds more than 75% of the water loss in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin since late 2004 came from underground resources. The extent of groundwater loss may pose a greater threat to the water supply of the western United States than previously thought. This is a lot of water to lose.

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Water Levels Dropping in Some of the Worlds Major Rivers

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The change in runoff inferred from streamflow records worldwide between 1948 and 2004, with bluish colors indicating more streamflow and reddish colors less. Rivers in some of the world’s most populous regions are losing water, according to a comprehensive study of global stream flows. Click to enlarge.

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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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Renewable Energy Group to acquire Imperium Renewables

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This will enable REG to be more efficient and timely in our delivery and improve our supply assurance. Seattle-based Imperium Renewables began developing proprietary technology and processes in the production of biodiesel in 2004. —REG President and CEO Daniel J.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.