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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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There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles).

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

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There have been 5 recession since then until now and I wanted to see if Oil had anything to do with them, because deep in my heart, I knew the most recent recession was directly caused by the oil price spikes that started in 2007 and peaked in 2008. By 2005 the Fed Funds Target Rate was 2.25% and then by the beginning of 2007 it was 5.25%.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The tango (commuter cars) says they only need 50 million to become profitable. Like this post? Subscribe to our RSS feed and stay up to date. I agree with sebastian.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

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Ontario's Ban on Electric Cars. Yesterday (June 7, 2010), Electric Mobility Canada sent out an e-mail advising its Ontario members that MTO has lifted the ban, and has implemented an interim solution for the licensing of electric vehicle conversions. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty - reported June 19, 2007.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! More on Electric Cars: It’s On!

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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Once upon a time there was the Ford Courier (1972-2007) that was a true compact pickup. It can be a light-duty delivery vehicle, used by ranchers or farmers needing an inexpensive runabout, outdoor enthusiasts and households wanting a versatile DIY project vehicle. Size-wise, the Maverick really isn’t all that small.

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