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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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I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. The drive went well, there were some minor things the car needed but it had a full service history and when I asked for a 500-dollar-lower asking price than list price, the seller accepted.

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Volkswagen Group invested €11.5B (US$12.9B) in R&D in 2014; ongoing focus on electromobility and digitalization of vehicles

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Speaking on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show, Prof. Winterkorn also emphasized that Volkswagen remains committed to its environmental goals, and noted that the present low level of oil prices would not change that. Oil will not be as cheap as it is at the moment for ever. The Volkswagen Group invested €11.5

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

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You guys must be shocked at the prices of petrol scooters. The electric scooter prices have almost reached price parity with petrol scooters and will soon be cheaper, once battery cells are mass manufactured in India. These are mid range. There are more expensive variants in the petrol scooter world.

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EnerNOC and Tesla to collaborate on stationary energy storage

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Innovative companies like Tesla give us new options that enable us to reduce our reliance on the grid when prices are high, and EnerNOC’s software gives us the visibility we need to make informed decisions about when to use these technologies and how to measure the impact they're having on our business. —Dean Frankel of Lux Research.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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Tesla offered to help Porsche with battery management through Audi contacts years ago, but Porsche management at the time rejected any external help, saying it could handle everything internally, the source noted. Vehicles standing longer than two weeks not connected to a charger. A Risky Business. c) Red – replacement .

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EV Fires: The Myths, Causes And A Few Prevention Techniques

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Short circuits occur for three reasons: Low cell quality Inadequate battery design (the way cells are connected & packaged) Poor BMS (Battery Management System) Now let us dive a bit deep into the above three. Poor Battery Quality An “internal short-circuit” can occur as a result of poor cell quality.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. Businesses may be vulnerable to water shortages, declines in water quality, water price volatility, and to reputational challenges. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. billion by 2032.