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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 There are two additional components in the hybrid Prius, an inverter that translates electricity from the battery to the motor. Yes, the climate control is also electric, making it also working when the 1.5 l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. fully electric car. The combined electrical storage efficiency of charger and batteries is 85%. It takes 3x more electricity going the H2 route!