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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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Peter Slowik and Nic Lutsey analyze the connections among various state and local policies; public and workplace charging infrastructure; consumer incentives; model availability; and the share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric (both fully electric and plug-in hybrid).

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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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I would say that is not a bad statistic from the four Priuses that covered a total of 913k kms (570k miles). The symptoms start with a check engine light (CEL) that sometimes comes on. The brake light LED can wear out on the 2004, 2005 models. The only way to fix it is buying the tail light assembly. Code P0016.

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Electric Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept pickup truck revealed at CES

Charged EVs

The production version of this fully electric, full-size pickup truck will be revealed within months, with sales to start during 2024, most likely in the second half of the year. The concept is a design exercise that previews future Ram trucks, he said, all of which will be ‘electrified’ by 2030—both light- and heavy-duty versions.

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Lotus is betting its future on the electric sports car, can it deliver?

Baua Electric

Anyone familiar with automotive history would likely say it’s the coy “simplify, then add lightness” philosophy that defined Colin Chapman’s scrappy sports car manufacturer and UK Formula One legend. But last year, the company began shipping its all-new electric SUV, the Eletre. What makes a Lotus, a Lotus? It weighs 2600 kilograms.

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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The SUV starts in fully electric “EV” mode. When operated as an alternator, the electric motor performs all light and medium brake applications up to 0.3 They can also check the battery and range status, start charging processes, program the charge timer and view the charge and consumption statistics.

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