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

Green Car Congress

On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US), a figure that some diesel cars might be jealous of. There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He had all these charts and graphs showing the power going into the motor. Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

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The best electric skateboard conversion kits

Green Authority

Electric skateboards, which look like your typical deck but are equipped with electric motors, are a growing part of the mix. Electric skateboards , often referred to as e-boards, typically weigh less than 30 pounds (13.5 Also read: The best electric skateboards for kids. BKB Duo Electric Skateboard Kit.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volkswagen Rabbit :Zigs Amazing Electric Vehicle VolkswagenRabbit : Bill Dubes Wild Electwik Wabbit VolkswagenRabbit : yduJ drives an electric car! EV conversions in Canada CommuterCars: Builders of the "Tango" tandem EV Currie Technologies: Homeof US ProDrive Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Liter gasoline engine that produces 162 horsepower (hp) and a 94kW electric motor, for a total system 191 hp. is boosted by the electric motor, at peak, contributing 173 lb.-ft. All this drives the front wheels through an electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT) to turn 0-60 mph times of about eight seconds.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

second 0-60 mph time. Our best all-highway number, on a 135-mile run with the cruise control set to 65 mph, was 32.1 liter gasoline engine and a 94-kilowatt electric motor that produces 191 total system horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. The EcoBoost was good for a 6.2 A more powerful option.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.