Deforestation in Alaskaâs Coastal Rainforest: Causes and Solutions. by Rick Steiner. University of Alaska, October 1998. This case study will present an overview of the Alaska coastal temperate rainforest - a description of the forest; the history, extent, and causes of deforestation; and proposed solutions. It should be pointed out that this report offers only a very brief overview, and many interesting and pertinent details are omitted.
The official starting MSRP for the RAV4 EV is $49,800, before incentives. (Toyota adds $860 in destination fees.) That's a hefty price, even after considering the vehicle's qualifications for $7,500 federal tax credit, and a $2,500 rebate in California's clean vehicle program.
Gas models start at $24,350 and get 23 city/30 highway mpg fuel economy with the 176 horsepower, 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder and front wheel drive. With a starting price of $28,370, the RAV4 Hybrid gets 34 city/31 highway mpg thanks to an electric motor and 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 194 total horsepower.