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Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to provide financial assistance for EV charging infrastructure in Japan

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and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have agreed on the details of specific financial assistance they will provide to installers of charging stations for electric vehicles (PHVs, PHEVs, and EVs). The management organization will collect membership fees and usage charges from electric vehicle users. Electricity costs.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

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Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. A supplemental electric heater comes right to mind. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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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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Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. How did it all start? It was time to buy our first car. This criteria only left the Prius in play.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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liter gasoline engine and a 94-kilowatt electric motor that produces 191 total system horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

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Launched in 2022 with a gasoline engine, the 2025 Carnival now has a hybrid option for those seeking better fuel economy and performance. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a 54 kW electric motor and 6-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. All-wheel drive is not offered.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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Liter gasoline engine and a 94kW electric motor. Instead, it has a simple planetary gear set and two electric motors. An efficient engine and electric power. The Maverick Hybrid does not offer all-wheel drive, unlike is its stablemate, the Maverick with the EcoBoost gasoline engine. Unexpected Efficiency.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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Liter gasoline engine that produces 162 horsepower (hp) and a 94kW electric motor, for a total system 191 hp. The gasoline engine’s 155 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) is boosted by the electric motor, at peak, contributing 173 lb.-ft. The Maverick Hybrid defaults to electric mode on first engagement. of torque.

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