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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Focussing on the Ultra flagship there’s lots of luxury gear: Power retracting side steps, a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, tri-zone climate control, Nappa leather accented seats include power (8-way driver, 6-way passenger), heating, ventilation and massage up-front. The e-motor relies on a 1.76kWh lithium-ion battery for juice.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

The juice is supplied by a 1.49 The entire package is well put together, balancing fun-to-drive, functionality, and fuel economy. kWh lithium-ion battery. An eight-speed automatic transmission gets the power to the all-wheel drive system. Acceleration is one thing, ride and handling are another. All at a reasonable price.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Climate Package ($750) is a must-have in cold climates, featuring heated windshield wipers, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery.

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It’s 2010 – Are YOU Ready for The Greenius Decade?

Creative Greenius

Inspired by President Obama’s election and the collapse of the ponzi scheme economy, I decided to work full time, pro bono, on the issues I cared about most – climate change, renewable energy, energy conservation and sustainability. Guest blogging posts on Climate Progress and 350.org Time for me to get back to work.

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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future

Baua Electric

Volvo’s system will automatically kick in the gas engine when the accelerator is mashed to the floor, but Lexus doesn’t engage the gas engine in EV only mode unless the juice runs out. inch touchscreen houses basically all vehicle controls including climate and drive modes.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

Step away from them screens for a few hours and get your creative juices flowing! As well as supporting the local economy, there’s normally a lot less packaging involved and the produce is often fresher! Upcycle and recycling projects. Upcycle and recycle projects ideas to try during #thegreenreset. Amazing right?!

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Ontological Shock An Open Letter to Fred Krupp Report from GridEcon Conference SGS Climate Change Head on the First Carbon Credit. SZ (1) 6753.T

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