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BMW bringing 4-cylinder gasoline engines back to the US; more diesels to come

Green Car Congress

With 240 hp (179 kW) and 260 lb-ft (353 N·m)of torque, it offers more power and torque than BMW’s normally aspirated 3.0-liter Like others, O’Donnell said, BMW is working on hybrid technology, and the company is continuing its work on hydrogen power. liter inline six. —Jim O’Donnell.

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Rory Cooper’s Wheelchair Tech Makes the World More Accessible

Cars That Think

He then turned to building a better wheelchair and came up with an electric-powered version that helped its user stand up. The VCJ-CA lets users customize the driving controls of electric-powered wheelchairs and is used today in just about every such chair. Then he met Charles Robinson at an IEEE conference that year in Seattle.

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Al’s Bright Idea for Hermosa, Ted’s Tough Stance Against Oil & Why I’m Worried About It Mattering

Creative Greenius

Then in a written statement issued by Ted Lieu’s office today he said, “I commend Assemblymember Muratsuchi for his leadership to help minimize the pressure on the city to allow oil drilling along our coast,” said Lieu after today’s press conference. “I According to the Sacramento Bee , .

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