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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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Based on the present data, his best estimates of the current annual fuel-consumption rates are: 398 gallons (1,507 liters) per person, 585 gallons (2,214 liters) per licensed driver, 1,033 gallons (3,910 liters) per household, and 530 gallons (2,006 liters) per registered vehicle. Fuel consumed per person. 2003 to 2004. -13%

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Stellantis Citroën developing EV for persons with disabilities

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Stellantis brand Citroën is presenting a compact electric vehicle for persons with disabilities at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center this month. Citroën worked with PIMAS on the compact EV for persons with disabilities. PIMAS is an expert in converting vehicles for persons with reduced mobility.

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Ionic Materials raises $65M in Series C; polymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries

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—Bill Joy, personal investor and a founding member of the Ionic Materials Board of Directors. (As Joy served as chief scientist there until 2003. Products from our partners using Ionic Materials’ technology will lead the charge to safely power everyday products with eco-friendly, high-capacity batteries.

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2012 Toyota Prius V & Plug-In: GreenCarReports Best Car To Buy 2012 Nominees

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Ask pretty much any car buyer about green cars or hybrids and, chances are, that person will likely mention the Toyota Prius sooner or later.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Lexus IS 300

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a 2003 Lexus IS 300 with a five-speed manual. Here's where I disclose some personal bias -- I love these things. The gauges were well-styled, these cars could handle, and the manual made them so much fun. Never mind that the metal shift knob could scald skin in summer or freeze it in the winter.

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Mercury Marine Launches New Lower-Emission Outboard Motors with Orbital FlexDI System

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The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003 exhaust emission standards. Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards.

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Unifrax introduces Battery Advisory Board to support SiFAB silicon fiber anode battery technology

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SiFAB, a scalable proprietary silicon anode battery technology demonstrated in a number of applications, including electric vehicles, power tools, smartphones, personal computers, medical devices and aviation, can deliver up to a 20% increase in gravimetric energy density in lithium-ion batteries versus cells using a graphite anode.

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