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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

Clean Fleet Report

Today’s headline news is trucks, highlighted by General Motors CEO Mary Barra’s keynote unveiling the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV, announcing it was available for online reservations. The Work Truck version of the Silverado EV will be affordable. Available multi-flex tailgate. The First Two Models. First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150.

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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame

Green Car Congress

signed a three-way agreement for the joint development of a common fuel cell system to speed up availability of the technology and significantly reduce investment costs. Honda began leasing of the Honda FCX in 2002 and has deployed 85 units in the US and Japan, including its successor, the FCX Clarity. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton Revealed, Should It Come to America?

The Truth About Cars

That would undoubtedly make it a little pokey compared to what’s available on our market. While some of the most advanced driving systems are absent, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a forward collision prevention system are all available on the new Triton. with a diesel engine.

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First steps

DIY Electric Car

It's a 2002 Saturn SL1 with 220,000 miles and a rough engine, however it still runs. In the end I went with what was available and what I could afford. I have bought my donor car. The price was $900 which was OK I think? I have been looking for ages on Craigslist for the right car and toyed with all sort of cars.

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Remembering the Legacy of Trailblazing Technologist Gordon Moore

Cars That Think

The company created the first commercially available microprocessor, the 4004 , in 1971. In 2002 Moore received a U.S. He was a champion for digital inclusion and supported our initiatives for affordable and open mobile Internet and many other impactful technologies with a direct impact on our lives.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

Green Car Congress

California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. Recommendations are based on technologies currently available or expected in the near term, and on planning and investment steps that can be taken now.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Such fuels should be currently available, or have the potential to become, commercially practical within the next 10 years. The successful market implementation of these materials in vehicles requires that they be low cost and available in sufficient abundance to make a compelling business case. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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