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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. I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. When the driver activates the Normal mode, power is reduced to 65 kW and top speed is lowered to 115 km/h (71 mph). kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The projected driving range of 150 km (93 miles) remains the same as earlier announced.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 Drivetrain. Functional and fuel efficient.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

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My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. mpg -- and the computer wasn't reset when I picked up the car. Some possibly suspect back of envelope math based on my notes showed about 48 mpg. Out the door price?

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.

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Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid smooths out

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Based on how well the Hybrid now drives, hauls, and generates its way to higher mpg, it probably should have been the headline all along. 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid Ford F-150 mostly hits EPA fuel economy ratings Today’s F-150 Hybrid checks in at 22 mpg city, 24 highway, 23 combined. But at 65 mph with the same load the truck averaged 24.4

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

The Truth About Cars

In the 1960s, Americans were enjoying cheap gasoline and everyday automobiles boasting some of the largest engines ever manufactured. In response, the United States mandated that the national speed limit be restricted to 55 mph in a bit to reduce fuel consumption. Let’s take a trip back in time to see how this all started.