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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. Power steering is electric and as a result we don’t need to check the power steering oil level as there isn’t any. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor.

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Waterloo power management strategy greatly enhances durability of on-board fuel cells in FC-PHEV

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Researchers at the University of Waterloo (Canada), with a colleague in Sweden, have used a power management strategy greatly to extend the durability of onboard fuel cells in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: an increase of 1.8, constant output power) and by shortening its active time (operation) via on-off switching control.

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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario.

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Spring has Sprung! Super-cheap Dacia Spring electric SUV is going right-hand drive, but will it come to Australia as a Renault?

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Even the most powerful flagship Spring isn’t quick, with 0-100km/h taking a leisurely 13.7 While the 33kW version of the Spring can only be topped up using an 11kW AC charger, the most powerful 48kW Dacia EV can be recharged with a fast fast-charger at rate of up to 30kW. 2024 Dacia Spring interior. And what about Australia?

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Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric

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Now, researchers from the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), collaborating with UCLA and UC Berkeley researchers, suggest that the US can retrofit diesel-electric trains with batteries in a way that is cost-competitive with diesel. The social cost of carbon emissions starts at US$125?t

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KU Leuven team creates solar panel that produces hydrogen from moisture in air

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If that electric power is used to split the water into hydrogen gas and oxygen, you lose a lot of energy. Twenty of these panels produce enough heat and electricity to get through the winter in a thoroughly insulated house and still have power left. It is not connected to the gas grid. That’s how you get results.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

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Site Power – The first thing to consider when choosing a charging site is power. DC fast charging requires a lot of power, so you’ll need a licensed electrician to confirm if the existing grid connection is suitable. Internet Connectivity – Internet access is key for any EV charging point.