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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

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. It was time to buy our first car. I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

I did not take the proffered water bottle but did use the notebook they gave us to take notes.) One note – if you want the magnetic ride package, and I think you do, you need to first buy the Performance Package. It used to be about style for the base cars and cheap speed for the more-powerful ponies.

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Stuff We Use: What’s the Best Car Wash Soap?

The Truth About Cars

The intent here is to keep the grime that has been wiped off the car from being reintroduced to the soapy wash water. This stuff is a car wash soap alternative designed to only require 1 oz of product per 2 gallons of water, an amount which should be more than enough to wash your entire car. But back to the soap.

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Thermal Energy Storage Is No Longer Just Hot Air

Cars That Think

Companies have looked into pumped hydroelectric systems that generate electricity from water flowing out of large artificial reservoirs, underground caverns that store hydrogen fuel electrolyzed from water, elevators that lift blocks of concrete and harvest their potential energy as they fall. But the space is still young.

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Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

Baua Electric

But a new breed of these stoves includes huge batteries, which opens up new opportunities by only requiring a 120V outlet, offering 40-sec water boiling, backup power to other appliances like the refrigerator, and even IRA tax rebates. But not everyone can put a whole home battery into their home, and even if they can, it isn’t cheap.

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Cheap Sensors for Smarter Farmers

Cars That Think

Depending on factors such as how the sun hits the ground, the amount of water or the fertilizer needed could vary patch by patch. Traditional sensors were too expensive for the farmers to buy in large quantities, and, as a result, the special resolution wasn't high enough to reflect this variability. So, it's quite reliable."

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Gotrax G4 Review

Green Authority

Should I buy the Gotrax G4 e-scooter? If you are looking to buy your first electric scooter and don’t want to spend too much money, then the Gotrax G4 is a good option. With two different anti-theft measures, you can have peace of mind knowing your e-scooter is safe without having to buy an additional lock.

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