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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? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. petrol engine is not running. by BLNT, PriusPodcast.com.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

DIY Electric Car

Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. Also, it raises awareness not only to manufacturers but also consumers that we don�t need to be dependent on petrol for our transportation. This car can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.8 It can run as fast as 155 miles per hour.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

Get Electric Vehicle

Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. Labour and Expertise Converting a car to electric propulsion isn’t a simple DIY project for most individuals. Its top speed is 80 miles per hour, and its range is 180 km. The battery has a 17.8

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Encased in metal and painted black, the battery looked much smaller than a Roadster pack and is said to be able to power the fortwo up to 100 miles. Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. and 49 mpg. Mercedes please take note.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. I dont like the idea of leasing a battery pack, or project Better Places pay for however-so-many miles on a plan and whatnot. Install 3 miles of charging lane with about the same frequency as Rest Stops. not an issue.