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UCOTD: 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX

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Today's UCOTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX. Our seller says that the car has been well maintained and that there are plenty of new parts, including a Bilstein TC suspension, tires, spark plugs, spark-plug wires, valve cover gasket, cv joints/axles, and water pump. It's a five-speed stick and there are 175K miles on the clock.

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Yongsoo OWC pilot plant in Korea is being prepared to produce green hydrogen

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Ocean Energy Systems (OES) is the short name for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems, an intergovernmental collaboration between countries founded in 2001 which operates under a framework established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris. The test site has five berths, with a total capacity of 5 MW.

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Used Car of the Day: 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder

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We're going back to the convertible well today with this 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. A Stage 2 clutch has been installed, and some notable parts have been replaced -- the water pump, spark plugs, springs, bushings, and shocks are all new. Five grand will get you a manual-transmission Spyder with just under 100,000 miles on it.

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Construction begins on Neo Orbis; fuel cell vessel with sodium borohydride hydrogen carrier

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The second half of the year will be dominated by placing the plant that will mix the sodium borohydride granules with pure water, creating hydrogen. All parts of the ship’s hull are ready as a cutting pattern. The welders will put the parts together. Neo Orbis is expected to enter service in 2024.

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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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The platform for these discussions is the “International DME Association” founded in 2001, which currently has 50 members from science and industry. Water is formed as a by-product. If water is removed from the reaction mixture, the chemical equilibrium shifts towards the product.

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New Toyota afforestation project for China

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The 10-year project in Xiaobazi Township began in 2001. The Nanshakouzi area serves as a water source for Beijing and Tianjin, but is experiencing particularly severe desertification that has caused sandstorms affecting those two cities. Afforestation Project in Xiaobazi (2001-2011).

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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. As part of the rental program, customers will participate in a “pre-rental” and “post-rental” survey of their natural gas vehicle driving experience. More fleet owners have switched to natural gas trucks over the last few years, due in part to available incentive funding. g/bhp-hr optional standard.

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