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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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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? How did it all start? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. And how does a family end up with four Priuses to start with?

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LadyBug Resource Group acquires gasoline and electric mini-utility vehicle maker MAG International Inc.; one focus on USPS electric retrofit

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has acquired 100% of MAG International, Inc. MAG), a manufacturer of gasoline and electric mini-utility vehicles. MAG has already successfully retrofitted a USPS delivery truck to electric propulsion with predominantly US components at a cost substantially lower than the competition. Mag International, Inc.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. mpg), both of which are all-time highs. l/100 km)—a 0.5 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Gasoline engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. The all-new 1.5-liter In EV Now mode, drivers can operate on all-electric driving.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Oh’s hydrogen engine matched the rated power of the original gasoline engine, with an achieved best-point gross indicated thermal efficiency is 42.4%. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. Oh and Plante.

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Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

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When Auto Start-Stop debuts in North America, it will be available on gasoline-powered cars and utilities with either a manual or automatic transmission as well as vehicles that use Ford’s patented dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets.

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. liter supercharged engine and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). QX60 Hybrid.

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