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

Green Car Congress

petrol engine is not running. Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles). The Atkinson cycle petrol engine was made for regular stop-starts and is very reliable. If the charge dips below 10.5-11

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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

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It would eliminate any possibility of gas or petrol-fueled cars being sold in at least 27 EU countries. However, several states have declared their intention to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars , including New Jersey, California, New York, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut.

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