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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. On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 It is something very cheap to fix and to inspect. It was time to buy our first car. This criteria only left the Prius in play.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

Plug-In insiders know exactly what BMW is trying to pull with all this and many have lost respect for BMW as a result. Your Creative Greenius will be covering the 2009 Plug-In Conference coming up next week from August 10-13 and I’ll see the Leaf up close and personal and talk to the Nissan people.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. The charge time is between 4-6 hours, best left plugged in overnight. You can, however, buy these add-ons for relatively cheap. Max speed: 10 mph (16 km/h). Razor E100 specs.

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Buyers Guide: Budget EV Options for Clean Transportation

Clean Fleet Report

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. Some hybrids have a plug, some don’t; Most offer a greener alternative. A long legacy as an affordable EV. Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

Low-cost but not cheap. 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 This well-built small car should not be considered “cheap” as some people see that as meaning poorly built. Drivetrain. Functional and fuel efficient.

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From Scooters to High Speed Rail, China is Electrifying

Plugs and Cars

I’m sure there are still plenty of old-school trains about, but today Chinese are boarding comfortable, high speed electric trains coursing on unimpeded raised trackbeds at over 200 MPH between cities large and ever-larger. The BYD plug-in hybrid I drove performed well. We really don’t need more cheap gas cars.

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

Clean Fleet Report

mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 About those radio knobs and the climate control wheels: they are constructed using a cheap-feeling chromed plastic. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined.

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