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

Green Car Congress

l/100 km (44 mpg US), a figure that some diesel cars might be jealous of. Power steering is electric and as a result we don’t need to check the power steering oil level as there isn’t any. Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles).

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

Electric cars also haven’t yet reached parity with gasoline or diesel vehicles in terms of uptime and there are lingering questions about serviceability as it pertains to DIY maintenance. The fact remains that there’s an affordability issue with modern vehicles that’s been even tougher for EVs to cope with.