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This is what a lot of people won't want to talk about. A lot of these modern solutions only work for a small percent of the world, say in western countries. Goodluck getting people to buy premium EVs in Columbia or Brazil etc...
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In my hometown Porto Alegre, it's possible to see a reasonable amount not only of premium EVs but also hybrids, but it won't be the case in most of the small towns. And most EV owners also own a more conventional vehicle or a hybrid at least.
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Even the gen 3 prius was a hard sale in Brazil from what I hear because it was so expensive!
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As the Prius was imported, and its design is too radical for the conservative buying pattern of Corolla buyers here, the hybrid Corolla makes more sense.
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Also, would you be willing to find me a gen 3 spec sheet from Brazil? I know these cars are configured with different engines and without EGR over there which is very interesting. I would love to see what the rated numbers are for it in Brazil. The folks in the USA are die hard about the EGR being important, but i find it crazy they didn't even use it on the Brazil model.
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AFAIK they were actually fitted with EGR too, yet most spec sheets here are not so comprehensive. Maybe if I could find a service manual it would be easier to find a more accurate info regarding the EGR.