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Groupe Renault working on ~20 blockchain projects

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For the customer, for example, it makes it possible to certify the repair and maintenance information on a vehicle when it is resold. Groupe Renault has been working on blockchain technology since 2015. Groupe Renault also consider blockchain as a vector for the transformation of the automotive industry.

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Five-year Update: Your Author's 2015 Lexus GS 350

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At home I swapped out the cabin filter and air filter, both parts were of course cheap and readily available.& As far as other maintenance concerns, the tires still have good tread but technically are past their use by date (4017, manufactured October 2, 2017). & Nothing has broken whatsoever.

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FAA issues Type Inspection Authorization for HondaJet; company expecting full type certification in 1Q 2015

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet ( earlier post ) and also has certified Honda Aircraft Company’s customer service facility as a Part 145 repair station—two significant milestones in the development of the advanced light jet.

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Tesla offers Extended Service Agreement to select S3XY models

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Model S vehicles produced between 2012 and 2020 Model X vehicles produced between 2015 and 2020 Model 3 vehicles Model Y vehicles Tesla S3XY owners can only purchase the ESA before their Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. It only covers parts manufactured or supplied by Tesla during the coverage period.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The guide is part of the fueleconomy.gov site, maintained by ORNL for the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. The fueleconomy.gov site is DOE’s most-visited, attracting more than 30 million user sessions in Model Year 2021—more than any year since 2015.

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Washington state legislature approves $16.9B transportation package; targeting all new cars to be electric with MY 2030

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The package makes significant investments in reducing carbon emissions, preservation and maintenance, expanding multimodal options, public transportation and pedestrian safety. 3 billion for maintenance and preservation. $3 Notable investments include: $5.4 billion toward carbon reduction and multimodal expansion. $3 Specifically: Sec.

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ITM Power calculates its hydrogen production costs fall below EU 2015 targets

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kg) in 2015 and €5.50/kg The maintenance scheme is developed to match the installation site and usage profile. ITM Power has calculated the cost of hydrogen produced by its HFuel electrolysis system (sized at 100 kg/day), to range from £3.88/kg kg (US$6.18/kg) kg) based on 4p/kWh and a 20yr capex amortization to £10.71/kg

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