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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

But it was based in one truth – the Prius might save you a lot of gas but man it was no fun to drive. It was all about passing up gas pumps. You get a commuter car that sips fuel while still having some popular convenience features and the ability to have a mild bit of fun. That stereotype was often unfair and inaccurate.

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No Hybrid Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator for the 2024 Model Year

The Truth About Cars

The Explorer excels at towing and off-road work, all while still being a competent commuter car. From Car and Driver : Notably, the Aviator Grand Touring was one of the few plug-in-hybrid models eligible for the full $7500 tax credit as part of the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rules. Images: Ford Motor Co.]

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

Green Car Congress

Edison2 Very Light Car #97 (Charlottesville, VA) Internal Combustion Engine. Edison2 Very Light Car #98 (Charlottesville, VA) Internal Combustion Engine. Commuter Cars, Tango (Spokane, WA) Battery Electric. Edison2, Very Light Car #95 (Charlottesville, VA) Internal Combustion Engine.

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Scion iQ EV arrives in US for campus and urban car-sharing programs

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. The iQ EV is a battery-electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments; Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications. 2013 Scion iQ EV. Click to enlarge.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. I was also able to strip a good 2/3rds of the wiring from the car as they were directly related to ICE components. This is a 6.7"

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 The tango (commuter cars) says they only need 50 million to become profitable. Sign Up for the Green Options Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Subscribe via email Resources Write for Gas 2.0

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. Variable valve timing.

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