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Used Car of the Day: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

The Truth About Cars

Today we return to New Jersey to bring you this 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. This one has 94,000 miles and some mods. Those include a clutch kit, shift kit, ECU tune, and air-intake upgrade. It appears pretty clean and it's an Autobahn with a stick. If this is suited to your tastes, click here.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7

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