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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? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 mpg for both years). A modest increase between 2004 and 2008 (from 19.6 million} plug-in electric cars and light trucks that were sold in the United States through December 2019 were still on the road, they would represent only about 0.6% gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 mpg for both years). A modest increase between 2004 and 2008 (from 19.6 Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5 A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 gallons per 100 miles to 5.09

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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. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg per year.

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Hyundai completes development of 3rd generation fuel cell vehicle; targeting mass production in 2015

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Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency. 73 mpg US, 3.23

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch Limited Series Production of B Class F-CELL Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Late This Year

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The electric-drive car has performance similar to a 2.0-liter liter gasoline car and is suited for everyday driving, Mercedes says. mpg US) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Electric vehicles, on the other hand, will increasingly be used in urban transport, according to the company. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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