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

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : 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 Caroline Reichert, a spokeswoman for the Germany energy company RWE , said leading automotive and energy companies have reached an agreement for a standardized plug for electric cars. About Gas 2.0

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Like this post?

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The MacPherson struts, coil springs, and gas-pressured shock absorbers up front, and the self-leveling multi-link rear suspension resulted in a composed and even ride. Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. The handling, with accurate electric power steering, belied this was a large crossover. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

DIY Electric Car

This period in US history saw gas lines and severe unemployment and also a period (in which is atypical during a recessionary period), rising inflation. The Fed reviews CPI data to determine if inflation is present in the economy and to see if the dollar is potentially losing value because of it. Everything! About the Author.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. liter gasoline engine and a 94-kilowatt electric motor that produces 191 total system horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. News: A Look at the Near-Future of Electric Pickups. That was in October 2021.

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