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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. petrol engine is not running. The Atkinson cycle petrol engine was made for regular stop-starts and is very reliable. How did it all start?

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Reforms to VED have been confirmed as anticipated and the new 13-band system will come into effect from 1st May 2009. Other detail changes from 6th April 2011 include: Drivers of Euro IV diesel cars registered before the 1st January 2006 are currently taxed at the same percentage rate as drivers of cars fitted with a petrol engine.

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Australian Cam-Drive Gasoline Engine Reaches 39.5% Efficiency in Independent Testing; Potential for Production Engine in China

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The Directors are pleased to announce that the X4V2 petrol engine achieved a repeatable Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) figure of 212g/kWh (38.6% 1 using 98 RON petrol and a 10:1 compression ratio. Testing was slated to recommence during late May 2009 at the university, with approximately a month of work required.

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Production version of i-MiEV unveiled

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The green car is considered a solution to a number of challenges faced by cars today from the depletion of petrol-based supplies to environmental pollution and global warming. For normal charging, i-MiEVs can be connected to either a standard 100V or 200V domestic outlet. The vehicle has some impressive credentials.

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Funding boost for advanced technology vehicles

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Known as the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, the bill covers research into light-, medium, and heavy- duty vehicles, as well as looking into infrastructure and pilot programmes.

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Let your car work for you

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Stuff2Send.com is a website that connects vehicles and drivers with parcels and packages going their way. Our site gives motorists the opportunity to battle increases at the petrol and diesel pump,” said Hay. in March 2009 - Stuff2Send.com interview. Colin Hay, founder of Stuff2Send.com kindly spoke to TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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