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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter Weighing in at 5,640 pounds, the Sierra 1500 AT4 has a maximum payload of 1,810 pounds and can tow 8,800 pounds. Brains and brawn.

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Internet of Things gets major distance boost from IBM and Semtech

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Over the next 15 years, the number of machines and sensors connected to the Internet will explode, creating what is called the Internet of Things (IOT). According to IMS Research, there will be more than 22 billion web-connected devices by 2020. These new devices will generate more than 2.5

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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I covered the local thriving EV scene here in the South Bay of Los Angeles connecting with the superstar pioneers like Kitty Adams, Dency Nelson, Jim Montgomery, Paul Scott, Linda Nichols, Zan Dubin Scott and so many others. Showing Sierra Club bigwig, Evan Gillespie how much cargo room our car has. I pushed my friends to get one.

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USDA provides $91M loan guarantee to Cool Planet for biogasoline blendstock plant; biomass pyrolysis and catalytic conversion

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Gas chromatography comparison of Conoco fuel and a Conoco-CoolPlanet blend. The output of these processing stations is connected to an array of catalysts. Cool Planet’s biogasoline blendstock is 100% compatible with pump gasoline. Source: Cool Planet. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Tesla’s software fixes, the NHTSA’s status quo, and an impending need for updated recall terminologies

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In comparison, a software-based fix, such as the disabling of FSD Beta’s “rolling stops” feature , only required affected vehicles to be connected to the internet. The car was connected to the internet, a software fix was implemented, and the issue was resolved.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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The system has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Wi-Fi Connect with a one-month trial period that includes up to 3 GB. The 2022 Tundra is well-equipped with the Star Safety System, Toyota Safety Sense and Safety Connect. Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra Duramax. There are USB ports front and rear and 12-Volt power outlets.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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All comparisons are by volume. GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. to 997,824 units, according to summary figures from AutoData. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 443, 297 units.