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Founder of MIT’s Microsystems Technology Labs Dies at 88

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Ivanek received a 2000 IEEE Third Millennium Medal , which honors individuals who have significantly contributed to their IEEE society, region, or section. For more than 50 years, he was an active member of B'nai Torah Synagogue in Highland Park, Ill.—now He earned a bachelor's degree and Ph.D. now closed.

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Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US

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Toyota launched of the Prius in late 1997 in the Japan market, and in the US in July 2000. Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV). July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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Toyota launched the Prius in June 2000, and for the first four years, the buyers were a small segment of innovators and early adopters. A recent test with a Highlander Fuel Cell Vehicle achieved a range of 431 miles on a single fill of compressed hydrogen, representing fuel consumption of 68.2 Michael O’Brien.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Roadside Assistance – Five years/Unlimited mile. Anti-perforation – Seven years/Unlimited mile. Observations: 2021 Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T The Calligraphy trim kicks the comfort and style up a notch. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent.

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