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Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept to debut at 2011 New York International Auto Show

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Through this, the definition of L-Finesse, the marque’s design philosophy since 2001, has been refined and evolved to include a bolder, more distinct projection of what a luxury car could become in a modern world. The LF-Gh concept conveys original thoughts and ideas that may migrate to future Lexus vehicles on a global scale.

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Nissan is mulling a GT-R EV by 2030, to draw influence from Hyper Force concept

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The Japanese automaker is reportedly mulling the idea of bringing an all-electric version of the GT-R, popularly known as Godzilla due to its sheer power. Tracing its roots back to 2001 with the Skyline GT-R concept, the Nissan GT-R is as old as dirt. When we discuss high-performance supercars, the Nissan GT-R claims its place.

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Irradiating the Mail: The Anthrax Attacks of 2001

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Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) was already studying how to render anthrax spores harmless through irradiation prior to the mail attacks of 2001. the letter pictured below, which was sent to the National Postal Museum dated 1 December 2001. As it happens, the. But the Postal Service needed to process approximately.

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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. The company’s obsession with the living room began in 1990s when, for a moment, technology pundits thought the PC might be pushed aside in favor of Internet-connected TV boxes. Xbox, in many important ways, was not a success.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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In 2001, a team of engineers at a then-obscure R&D company called AC Propulsion quietly began a groundbreaking experiment. It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid.

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To Look Forward, Sometimes You Have to Look Back

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But as we wrote in 2014, flying cars are an idea that will not die. Back in 2001, Senior Editor Michael J. The company lurched along for years until finally ceasing U.S. operations in 2021, ironically just after receiving a Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

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Who Really Invented the Thumb Drive?

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And this incremental nature of innovation means that controlling the spread, manufacturing, and further development of new ideas is almost impossible. it meant you must have a good idea and you should make the most of it, as quickly as possible.”—Henn Clones, in a sense, are marvelous….it

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