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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. On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot.

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E85 vehicles dominated US share of alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles made available in 2009

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On-road alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles made available 2009 (including light-, medium- and heavy-duty. Of those, E85 flexible fuel vehicles dominate the market with nearly 75% of the total AFV and hybrid vehicles. The estimated inventory of AFVs in use by fleets in the US excludes gasoline and electric hybrids.

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EIA: consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009, with a total of 431,107 thousand gasoline-equivalent gallons, compared to 430,329 thousand gasoline-equivalent gallons in 2008. Consumption of alternative fuels by fuel type, 2009. Source: EIA.

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CARB puts HVIP on hold after receiving voucher requests for entire $142M budget

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has put the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) on hold after receiving voucher requests for its entire $142-million budget. From its inception in 2009, more than $589 million has been allocated to HVIP.

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Mitsui OSK completes first hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace; 2 new LNG carriers

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MOL) has completed the hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace , designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MWh of electricity. MWh of electricity. Conventional power generation systems use diesel-powered generators to supply onboard electricity while berthed. Emerald Ace.

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Mahindra Showcased Hydrogen-Powered 3-Wheeler at World Hydrogen Technologies Convention 2009

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(M&M), one of India’s leading automotive majors, showcased its hydrogen-fueled combustion engine Alfa 3-wheeler, the Hy-Alfa, at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention 2009 ( WHTC-2009 ) held in New Delhi last week. M&M first introduced the Hy-Alfa in January 2006. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Shows Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG, Two Modified Prius Hybrids at SEMA

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Surfrider Camry CNG Hybrid. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). The CNG system in the Surfrider Camry hybrid was built by Metal Crafters of Fountain Valley, Calif.; The CNG Camry Hybrid retains the 2.4-liter,