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Used Car of the Day: 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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It has apparently been owned by the same person since 2001 and well-maintained. New parts include new spark plugs, new distributor cap and rotor, new spark plug wires, new tires, new master cylinder, and new valve cover gasket. Today we bring you a very clean-looking 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5.

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Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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Per capita GHG emissions in California have dropped from a 2001 peak of 14.0 tons per person to 10.7 tons per person in 2018, a 24% decrease. CARB has also approved a method for quantifying carbon capture and sequestration projects as part of the LCFS. Transportation emissions declined 1.5

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Mahindra inaugurates EV plant, describes its vision of “future of mobility”

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a part of the US$15.4-billion Among these are ‘Quick2Charge’, by which the car can be charged in 15 minutes to run 25 km; a personal charging unit called ‘Sun2Car’; and ‘Car 2 Home’ to use energy from the car to power a house. Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. In May 2010, the US $15.4

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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Based on the present data, his best estimates of the current annual fuel-consumption rates are: 398 gallons (1,507 liters) per person, 585 gallons (2,214 liters) per licensed driver, 1,033 gallons (3,910 liters) per household, and 530 gallons (2,006 liters) per registered vehicle. Fuel consumed per person. 2001 to 2006. -5%.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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With a total curb weight of 580 kg (1,279 lbs)—nearly half of a small car—it features a carbon composite chassis and only 18 moving parts in the entire powertrain. Its lines were styled by Chris Reitz, one of Europe’s leading car designers. Starting later this year, following funding to match a €2-million (US$2.23

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The Engineer Behind Samsung’s Speech Recognition Software

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The most rewarding part of my career is helping to develop technologies that my friends and family members use and enjoy,” Kim says. The most rewarding part of my work is helping to develop technologies that my friends and family members use and enjoy.” The model was commercialized in 2019 and is now part of Samsung’s Galaxy phone.

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Homeland Security Now Combating Street Takeovers

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One could argue that street takeovers and illicit behavior have long been an essential part of automotive culture throughout history. Despite originally being a counterterrorism agency formed in the panic following the World Trade Center attacks on September 11th, 2001, Homeland Security has become a catch-all federal policing agency.

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