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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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The range for the first model is estimated at 400 miles, and it will tow 8,000 pounds. The batteries underneath will be capable of charging at up to 350 kilowatts, which could add 100 miles of range to the battery in 10 minutes. It will have a wide-range of features, including: Bringing the bed inside. Four-wheel steering.

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

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The Honda FCV Concept ( earlier post ) will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The original Honda FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel-cell vehicle in July 2002. Earlier post.).

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Kia announces new platform and powertrain details for next-generation Sorento; hybrid, GDI and diesel; PHEV to come

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The new Sorento will make its public debut at the upcoming 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. When the first-generation Sorento was launched in 2002, it was underpinned by a body-on-frame chassis, maximizing space and all-road ability. Matched with the new 8DCT, the 2.5-liter

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Bombardier introduces new, more efficient and cleaner Evinrude outboards

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Engine output ranges from 200 to 300 hp. The pistons are full-skirt pistons; the internal design of the block (the intake, exhaust and transfer ports) doesn’t require machining “port windows” into the piston. They new G2 engines—3.4-liter liter (3441 cc) V6 (74?)

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NREL survey shows significant improvement in B100 biodiesel quality

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Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that 95% of the samples from 2011-12 met ASTM International fuel quality specifications. To ensure product quality, ASTM published the first B100 quality standards in 2002. The latest national survey of 100% biodiesel (B100) blend stock samples by the U.S.

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CTT Outlines International Expansion Efforts At Tokyo Motor Show; $400M in Orders for 38,000 EVs

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CT&T, founded in 2002 by former Hyundai Motor executive Young Gi Lee, currently produces two versions of its e-Zone EV, differentiated by battery pack: lead acid or Li-polymer. The lead-acid battery offers a range of 50-70 km (31-41 miles) on one charge; the Li-polymer battery offers a range of 100-110 km (62-68 miles).

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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. Nuclear was not included in the analysis.

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