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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Lorinser

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It's a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Lorinser. There's also custom audio, Zenetti wheels, and a carbon-fiber silver wood kit. This car is for sale in Calabasas, California and has about 68K miles on the odometer. Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old sportster with relatively low miles. He or she has all the records. The ask is $21,999.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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eGen Flex and eGen Flex Max will be offered in CertPlus model configurations for sale in California Air Resources Board (CARB)-adopting states. Since 2003, Allison has delivered more than 9,000 electric hybrid propulsion systems globally. With the launch of eGen Flex Allison will offer two distinct models, eGen Flex and eGen Flex Max.

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PNNL joins H2USA consortium on hydrogen infrastructure

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At the same time, several major automakers have plans to unveil fuel-cell-powered vehicles for sale in the next few years. The panel, established in 2003, helps integrate safety planning into projects to ensure that all projects address and incorporate best available safety practices.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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The main study shows that under all nine scenarios for both rates of market penetration of PHEVs and the evolving power grids characteristics (capacity/carbon intensity), PHEVs will vastly reduce greenhouse gases for the next 40 years. In 2003-04, the US Marine Corps demonstrated a diesel-electric PHEV-20 HUMVEE.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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I wish the thing was for sale as-is. Another reason to quit carbon (32) Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act introduced to protect the blind from quiet cars (28) EEStor comes up with an Earth Day announcement - its "a huge milestone" (26) Greenlings: Can I run a car on natural gas? Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Notify AOL.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. Keep reading about the EVs good and bad qualities after the jump. All rights reserved AutoblogGreen is a member of the Weblogs, Inc.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. One way or another, Sokol says, energy companies will need to produce more energy while emitting less carbon dioxide. tons of carbon dioxide. He knew very little about making cars but proved to be a quick study.

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