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

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petrol engine is not running. There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. There is a 12-volt battery in the trunk of the car responsible for supplying electricity for the car to start.

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

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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. Chevy Volt. You might be wondering what made Chevy Volt in our list of 10 fastest electric cars today?

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Reply ↓ ↑ report 8 Roger Smith 3:45PM (4/25/2009) Why do they even sell the Gas ver of the car in the states the Diesel ver just makes more sense it gets almost twice the mileage of the petrol ver. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels. I really would love to get a 120D coupe BMW u cant beat 0-60 of 7.5 and 49 mpg.

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

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Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps. Around town you will virtually never need a charge and if one lane on the highway had a 440 volt commutator groove cut in it where cars could drop their charge shoe into while traveling at 60MPH uninterrupted ala slot car. that my day to day car cant solve.