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

Green Car Congress

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? It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me.

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Review -- Finding the Space Between

The Truth About Cars

The powertrain does make a bit of EV-type noise at speeds under about 30 mph. That said, it's one thing to know the likely age, gender, income, and family status of potential buyers, and another to know who will buy the Wagoneer S over the competitive set -- or over other vehicles in the Jeep showroom. Tire noise was non-existent.

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Green Deals: Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter goes nearly 19 MPH at a low of $450, more

Electrek

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day , Best Buy is offering the Hover-1 Blackhawk Electric Kick Scooter for $449.99 MPH for upwards of 26 miles before it’s time to recharge. Ratings are still rolling in here , but Hover-1 is well-reviewed overall. With a 350W brushless motor, it can propel you at up to 18.6

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Green Deals: GOTRAX Shift S1 electric bike takes you around town this spring at $499, more

Electrek

Featuring a riding speed of 20 MPH and range of 15-miles, this bike is great for getting around town this spring and summer. 5 stars and you can learn more in our hands-on review. Head below for more deals on battery-powered lawn tools, solar-powered LED lights, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Honda Motocompacto Review - Wait! That Isn’t A Car!

The Truth About Cars

The maximum speed is 15 mph. Mode 2, on the other hand, bumps top speed to 15 mph and lets the motor get you moving from a standstill. I will note that in my testing, I didn’t see the 15 mph top speed in the coned-off area adjacent to a racetrack. It’s packed with a charger that will recharge the scooter in 3.5

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime Review - Time For Me To Fly

The Truth About Cars

Yeah, Tim just reviewed the standard Prius last week. Depending on the trim selected, you can get between 39 and 44 miles of all-electric range from a full charge in a Prius Prime, up to 84 mph. The thing with swans is, well, they crap all over the place. That’s a pretty decent daily commute without using a drop of fuel.

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2024 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Reviewed

The Truth About Cars

I’d estimate 0-60 mph on the F3-S to take place somewhere around 4.5 My passenger, who is most accustomed to riding on the back of sport bikes as if she’s my backpack, did not enjoy being perched on the rear of the F3-S at speeds above 60 mph. The trike makes 115 horsepower at 7,250 RPM and 96 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 RPM.