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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. The plug-in hybrid variant, available on every trim level except S and SE Sport, projects a best-in-class EPA-estimated range of at least 30 miles in electric-only mode. and Evasive Steering Assist. Active Park Assist 2.0

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

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g/bhp-hr) since 2001. The ISX12N is the first Class 8 truck engine for larger heavy-duty vehicles to certify to the 0.02 NO x exhaust emissions are 90% lower than the current EPA NO x limit of 0.2 g/bhp-hr, and the engines also meet or exceed the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements. g/bhp-hr optional standard.

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

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Similarly, the 20 Ah-class cells (26 Ah and 28 Ah) offer the highest volumetric power and energy density. BMW Financial Services has also been active in South Korea since 2001. Ah/11 Ah “Hi-Cap” for Micro-/Mild-HEV. The BMW Group has operated its own subsidiary in South Korea since 1995. from 2012.

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Toyota conducting voluntary safety recall of certain Prius vehicles

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TMS), will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 52,000 2001 through 2003 Prius vehicles sold in the US to replace the electric power steering pinion shaft attachment nuts. Owner notification letters by first class mail will begin in early July, 2011. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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Never Mind the Metaverse, Microsoft Plays for Your Living Room

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The idea proved a fad, but Microsoft’s worries remained, paving way for the Xbox in 2001. What it does have, thanks to its recent acquisitions, is several world-class entertainment properties. Microsoft took the threat seriously and partnered with WebTV (which it eventually purchased) to launch a competitor. More on that below.)

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Honda launching new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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Honda has further refined the center tank layout to make possible a significant reduction in vehicle weight and provide roomy interior that greatly exceeds expectations for the compact class. First introduced in June 2001, the Fit series has passed the two million units sold milestone in Japan as of 30 April.

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Uptick in sales of DPF retrofits for trucks and buses in California

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Overall, in the US, approximately 100,000 retrofit DPFs have been sold since 2001 for both on-road and off-road vehicles. DPF retrofits have been successfully installed on a large range of highway vehicles, including school buses, transit buses, ports trucks, urban delivery trucks, construction trucks, and regional Class 7-8 tractors.