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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. It is something very cheap to fix and to inspect. I had a discussion with Peter on the topic who has been working together with a company developing a protective shield that can be installed in the Prius.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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The concept car’s 30 battery modules—comprising 180 lithium-ion cells—were installed in spaces adapted to the vehicle architecture: in the floor of the trunk (fully usable cargo capacity: 275 liters, 9.7 On average, 45.8% drive less than 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) (one-way commute), another 28.1% between 10 and 25 kilometers (6.2

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Cheap solar panels from China are all over Europe – and everyone is freaking out

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Europe is installing more solar panels than ever before, thanks to a flood of cheap Chinese solar panels, driving installations by 40% last year. But it comes at a hefty cost: Local solar manufacturers are on the brink of a total collapse that could happen within weeks.

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Electronically Assisted Astronomy on the Cheap

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You’ll also need a tripod, but you can purchase an adequate one for less than $30. Getting the focus right is one of the bugaboos of using a telephoto lens The only other hardware you need is a laptop.

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Walmart has a super cheap 20 MPH electric moped but the handlebars are backwards

Electrek

The only problem is that it comes with the handlebars apparently installed backwards. more… The post Walmart has a super cheap 20 MPH electric moped but the handlebars are backwards appeared first on Electrek. Here’s something I didn’t expect to see today. Walmart has an interesting electric moped on sale for an attractive $779.

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SpaceX begins installing Raptor engines on first Super Heavy booster

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SpaceX has installed a Raptor engine on a Super Heavy booster prototype for the first time, defying expectations and setting the rocket up for two major tests as early as this week. As such, it’s not a major surprise that SpaceX has now begun to install Raptor engines on Super Heavy Booster 3.

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Skylark Restaurants in Japan to offer free EV recharging at 900 locations

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Theoretically you could tour the entire country paying nothing for your travel and eating cheap at Skylark’s restaurants. Skylark will be gradually supplementing these with fast chargers as well, so customers will be able to get a full charge while they eat. —Stephen Munday, Integrity Exports.

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