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Stuff We Use: Add-On In-Car Tech

The Truth About Cars

After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories. & & This author has also installed a few of these types of USB ports in a variety of rigs, preferring them to the one above since they are hardwired into the car. But there’s a good reason for it.

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Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

Green Car Congress

From 2019, Volkswagen Group Logistics will use two LNG-powered charter vessels from Siem Car Carriers AS, making it one of the first automakers to opt for low-emission LNG-powered vessels for the marine transport of vehicles. The use of LNG-powered roll on/roll off (RORO) car carriers on other routes is currently being considered.

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GM Protection presentations electrical army thought car in accordance with Hummer EV

Baua Electric

The GM subsidiary presented the car,, in accordance with the GMC Hummer EV pickup, in June on the Trendy Month Marine expo in Washington, D.C. The car is provided for off-road virtue, together with efficiency injuries, 37-inch tires and enhancements in manner and depart angles.

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Debunking the "Electric Cars are evil due to Cobalt" argument!

Plug In India

In the immediate aftermath of an oil disaster, the effects on fish, sea birds, and other marine animals are often very visible. In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon slick [7] in the Gulf of Mexico became the largest ever marine oil spill in US history, with more than 134 million gallons of oil spilling into the ocean.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

Baua Electric

The company claims to have adopted design practices from across the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. Customizable wood decks give a warm feel and functional traction in marine environments.” FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. ” appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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These canceled New York offshore wind farms totaling 1.7 GW just officially made a comeback

Baua Electric

Rendering: South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, Empire Wind Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 and Eversource and Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind previously canceled their offshore wind contracts with New York, but now they’re back. They’ll reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 3 million metric tons annually, the equivalent annual emissions of over 740,000 cars.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Soy-foam headliners were put in place for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. This car also includes a bioplastic for the instrument panel and other interior fittings.