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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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Honda will further develop its dealer network as more hydrogen fueling stations become available. Honda fuel cell technology firsts include: The first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle (July 2002). The first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the US and Japan (December 2002).

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Honda FCV Concept to make North American debut at 2015 NAIAS in Detroit

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The next-generation Honda FCV is intended to provide significant gains in packaging, interior space, cost reduction and real-world performance, including an anticipated driving range in excess of 300 miles (483 km). The original Honda FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel-cell vehicle in July 2002.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loaner, then return their car after service to their home or business, at no charge.

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Junkyard Find: 2009 Suzuki Equator RWD Crew Cab

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French cars and extreme-high-mile machinery are on my list, of course, plus Sawzall roadsters / pickups , art cars and oddball special editions. Saab dealers were issued rebadged Trailblazers and Subaru Imprezas , because what the hell, and Saturn offered Opels that few wanted. Valuable, no.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We Over time, we can conserve by reducing the miles we drive. That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil. No one can make that promise.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials. ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12 12 ton truck with 100 mile range used by local delivery services and courier services.

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