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

Green Car Congress

I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. It is something very cheap to fix and to inspect. We can only think of driving a plug-in or a fully electric car as the next one if one of the Priuses has to go.

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Comment on BYD catches up with Tesla in global BEV market share in Q3 by Midori Mayari

CN EV Post

The biggest nominal profits per unit sold come from ultra luxury and super sports cars; for example, I can guarantee you that the per unit profit of the fully electric Rimac Nevera supercar is many times higher than that of any Tesla car. @John Hanna In reply to John Hanna.

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China’s EV market hits its stride with 1-in-3 sales being electrified

Teslarati

Chinese electric vehicle sales have hit 31 percent of the overall market, with 25 percent being pure EVs, a substantial growth year-over-year. According to a report by CleanTechnica , sales of electrified vehicles in May hit 31 percent of the overall market with 25 percent being fully electric vehicles.

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Enroute to electrification | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Urus SE won’t be cheap at a starting price of USD 258,000. This strategy represents Lamborghini’s commitment to embracing electric power while maintaining the performance and character that defines the brand’s core DNA.

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Buyers Guide: Budget EV Options for Clean Transportation

Clean Fleet Report

Tesla, arguably the most iconic electric automaker right now, recently raised the price of several models in the U.S. While new EVs come out all the time, many of them aren’t cheap. While the Leaf Plus isn’t exactly cheap, the EV tax credit and other incentives can make it even more affordable affordable. Hybrid Cars.

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Electric cars will remain ‘too pricey’ over next decade

Green Cars News

Electric cars are unlikely to become cheap enough to lead to widespread uptake over the coming decade, a new study concludes.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

Green Car Congress

Collecting real-world analysis of electric vehicles is essential in understanding actual demands and requirements of low carbon vehicles for consumers. Electricity providers E.ON —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston.

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