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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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I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. I’ve never seen climate controls in any other car that were placed on the steering wheel for easy control. Yes, the climate control is also electric, making it also working when the 1.5 Code P0016.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review: Meet the cheapest electrified car now on-sale in Australia

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In other words it can’t actually run on electricity alone, only assist its petrol engine. litre triple-cylinder petrol engine that combines with a five-speed manual transmission in the cheapest model and with a CVT in the rest. The Swift is comfy to ride in, light steering and nimble handling. Other stuff includes a larger 9.0-inch

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

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inch infotainment screen with fingerprint scanner for personalised driver profiles is superb, and tech goodness comes with augmented reality navigation, Burmester 3D surround sound system, 360-degree camera and disco-like ambient lighting. Especially when climate control is involved. Inside, a 12.8-inch That said, 3.5

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ACS Meeting Symposium Focuses on Conversion and Utilization of CO2 for Fuels and Chemicals

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CO 2 conversion to hydrocarbons over catalysts has been known for several decades but has been shown very little research and development attention, as other technologies have been much cheaper and efficient in yielding cheap oil. Tags: Catalysts Climate Change Emissions Fuels. Earlier post.)

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

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You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. So, how does it stack up against its very solid competition?

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

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Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N I’m happy to report there’s three big ticks awarded.

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