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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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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. We need to go back to November 2017, to the start of the ‘Prius Revolution’ in the family. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 How did it all start?

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ARTBA says new 54.5 mpg fuel efficiency standard would result in $65+ billion in lost revenue for highway and transit projects

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miles per gallon equivalent (mpge) between 2017 and 2025 ( earlier post ) would result in the loss of more than $65 billion in federal funding for state and local highway, bridge and transit improvements, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). mpg by 2016).

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Mercedes-Benz to introduce 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017; GLE PHEV coming soon

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Mercedes-Benz is making a strategic push on plug-in hybrids: the Stuttgart-based automaker will introduce 10 new plug-in hybrid models by 2017. liters of fuel per 100 kilometres (78 mpg US), while the all-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles). Background.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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These tests resulted in the combined 115% freight efficiency improvement over a 2009 baseline truck. mpg (19.26 mpg (19.26 Upon federal adoption of the Phase 2 standards, ARB staff plans to present a proposed California Phase 2 program to the Board, most likely in late 2016 or 2017. engine brake thermal efficiency.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Mercedes-Benz expands plug-in hybrid rollout with 2 models this year; new battery tech in S 500 e in 2017

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The next major technology jump will be made in 2017, starting with the facelift of the S 500 e—a fully electric operating range exceeding 50 km (31 miles) will be made possible by a further development of the lithium-ion battery together with a further optimized, intelligent operating strategy. Click to enlarge.

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Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation

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mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009). The NESCCAF-ICCT study shows that by 2017 with the introduction of technologies in development or currently in production as much as 40% of fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy trucks hauling freight can be reduced.

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