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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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Porsche to manufacture all-electric Cayenne in Bratislava

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Since production began in 2002, the Cayenne has been closely associated with Bratislava. The aim: to achieve an even wider range between the typical Porsche on-road performance, long-distance comfort and off-road capability. The Cayenne has been stamping its mark on the sporty SUV segment for more than 20 years.

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

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Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations. The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).

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GKN Develops New Range of Electric-Drive Axles for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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GKN Driveline has designed a new range of electric-drive axles for use in both pure electric vehicles and for converting conventional vehicles into hybrids. Since 2002, GKN Driveline has produced more than 200,000 electric-drive axle units for various vehicle manufacturers, the company said.

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Land use in the US in 2007; total cropland at lowest level since 1945, while urban land use has quadrupled

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According to the report, major land uses in 2007 included forest-use land at 671 million acres (30%); grassland pasture and range at 614 million acres (27%); cropland at 408 million acres (18%); special uses at 313 million acres (14%); miscellaneous uses at 197 million acres (9%); and urban land at 61 million (3%). billion acres.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%. According to IHS Markit, the shifting dynamic of the age of vehicles in operation indicates the volumes of vehicles in the new to five-year old category will grow 2% from 2018-2023, while vehicles in the 6-11 year old range will grow 27%.

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Honda leverages older name for new FCV: Clarity Fuel Cell makes its debut at Tokyo; 435-mile range on JC08

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For the US, with its different certification methodologies, Honda anticipates a range of more than 300 miles. The cruising range may vary when the vehicle is refueled at hydrogen station with different specifications, as amount of hydrogen put in the tank will vary depending on the specifications of hydrogen station.

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