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Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

The Truth About Cars

-market Js were available as two- and four-door sedans , coupes , three-door hatchbacks , convertibles and station wagons. Then the "J" got dropped and it became the 2000 for just the 1983 model year. For 1982, the Pontiac J-Car was called the J2000. In the end, it didn't matter much. Pontiac itself was gone after 2010.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

Green Car Congress

To continue to decrease CO 2 emissions from the transportation of vehicles from its plants to dealers. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program. Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations.

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IOC to set up 10,000 EV charging stations in 3 years

Electric Vehicles India

IOC Chairman SM Vaidya said 2000 EV charging stations will be established in the next 12 months and another 8000 in the next two years to achieve the target of 10,000 EV charging stations in the next three years. This project costs Rs 766 crore which will promote the use of environment-friendly fuel. Collaborations.

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Honda to add new dedicated hybrid model with i-MMD in US in 2018; hybrid system to expand to light trucks

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Honda set a global target for two-thirds of all sales to come from electrified models by 2030 and to halve its total company CO 2 emissions from 2000 levels by 2050. The intelligent Power unit (IPU) packages a DC-DC converter and a 1.3 The generator motor’s power was raised to 142 horsepower (106 kW) from 140.8 lb-ft (85 N·m).

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loaner, then return their car after service to their home or business, at no charge.

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Chrysler introducing 2014 Ram 1500 pickup with new 3.0L diesel

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liter powerplant is a turbocharged 60-degree, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 that produces 240 hp (179 kW) at 3600 rpm and 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque at 2000 rpm. Its torque converter features turbine torsional damping, enabling low lock-up speeds in all eight gears. Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

EVs can have issues, and If you don’t have a dealer, you can be stuck,” agreed Rob Upson, who is White’s chapter co-founder. In 2000, “I decided my next car would be an EV when there was really nothing on the market,” White continued. “I The Nissan dealer helped promote the event by offering a $1000 LEAF discount to the winner.” “I