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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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The South Korean car manufacturer claimed that the diesel-powered Sonet offers 14 per cent lower maintenance cost than other models in the segment, while the petrol-powered Sonet offers 16 per cent lower maintenance cost than the segment average, making the latter a better value-for-money car.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

The line-up is familiar to the outgoing range, with carry-over engines and mechanicals (a 200kW/332Nm 3.5-litre litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre litre I4 turbo-diesel AWD). HEV and PHEV options will join the petrol and diesel duo tested here later in the year. Steering the Sorento is a delight.

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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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We only drove ’normal’ ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars before but those gave me a feeling of always being in a hurry. l/100 km (44 mpg US), a figure that some diesel cars might be jealous of. The gasoline engine only runs in reversing to power the batteries. petrol engine is not running.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

The line-up is familiar to the outgoing range, with carry-over engines and mechanicals (a 200kW/332Nm 3.5-litre litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre litre I4 turbo-diesel AWD). HEV and PHEV options will join the petrol and diesel duo tested here later in the year. Steering the Sorento is a delight.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. Let us weigh the costs, benefits, and considerations associated with emerging trends.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

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All of them runs on diesel engines making even more pollution than the ordinary petrol engines. The electric pedicabs would actually make the urban transport better and cleaner. The BLACK CABS in London and ther eis 150,000 of them pollute London in the massive way.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels. I really would love to get a 120D coupe BMW u cant beat 0-60 of 7.5 and 49 mpg.

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