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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

Green Car Congress

This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. As part of the rental program, customers will participate in a “pre-rental” and “post-rental” survey of their natural gas vehicle driving experience. g/bhp-hr optional standard.

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

You could buy versions of this car all the way through 2017 in Pakistan. Production of the Chevrolet Metro continued through 2001, after which it was replaced by the Suzuki Aerio and the Daewoo -built Chevrolet Aveo. Such is the nature of the mighty GM Empire. The five-digit odometer means we can't know the true final mileage.

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Video Friday: Make This Face

Cars That Think

DJI ] I know this commercial is supposed to be selling me on Vector, but what is that store, and how do I buy all those other robots? Paper ] Part of me wants to be grumpy that DJI is buzzing drones around Everest, but the footage is amazing. [ Engineered Arts ] The best look we've had yet at Robust.ai's hardware and software.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

EV Report

It is seen only one third is taking step to buy at any point of time. Norweign governments that came into power do implement economic benefits for electric vehicle owners as a part of reducing gas emissions. Buyers of EV became exempted from paying VAT in 2001. Some are still not yet sure to make a plunge in purchase.

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From Fixing Farm Equipment to Becoming a Director at 3M

Cars That Think

We couldn’t afford to pay [US] $350 to buy a machine at that time, so we had to build our own,” he says. While pursuing his bachelor’s degree, he worked part time as a technician at a university research lab that had a contract with the U.S. Gaynor says the best part about being an IEEE volunteer is the camaraderie. Paul, Minn.

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The Real Story of Pixar

Cars That Think

Steve, who had just been ousted from Apple , proposed that he buy us from Lucasfilm and run us as his next company. Note that Jobs did not buy Pixar. When you buy RenderMan, you get its shading language, a compiler for that language, and a complete rendering system for any hardware that supports the language. And he agreed.

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Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars

Green Cars News

The scheme was launched to the automotive trade in early August and so far over 1,000 dealers have signed-up with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to take part and display the label on cars that they sell. Dealers can choose only to label cars up to two years old, or to label older cars manufactured as far back as 1st March 2001.