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EPA proposes CO2 limits for future power plants; flexibilities for phasing in control technology; anticipates negligible impacts

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For purposes of this rule, fossil-fuel-fired EGUs include fossil-fuel-fired boilers, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) units and stationary combined cycle turbine units that generate electricity for sale and are larger than 25 megawatts (MW). On 2 April 2007, in the Massachusetts v. Background. fired EGUs.

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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The Group Board of Management can focus more closely than previously on overarching issues of the future, safeguard cross-brand synergies and further develop overall strategy. We are focusing in particular on the technological changes that impact the future of mobility—from electrification to the digital transformation.

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Speculation in the Metaverse

Cars That Think

In naming “NFT” as 2021’s Word of The Year , Collins Dictionary was preparing us for a future where all data can be wrapped, valued, and sold at auction. Surveying all the nothingness now for sale in the metaverse, speculators imagine trillions of dollars in value will accrue if they buy in early enough.

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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%. A larger fleet means more service and repair opportunities in the future. The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen again this year to 11.8 years, according to new research from business information provider IHS Markit.

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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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Furthermore, the Volkswagen brand will in future supply 2.0 MAN has delivered more than 5,500 engines for GAZ Group’s LIAZ city buses since 2007, operating in Moscow, St. The Volkswagen Group and GAZ Group have extended their manufacturing agreement for Volkswagen and ŠKODA models in Russia until 2025.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

Plug In Partners

23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that first year sales of the automaker's plug-in hybrid could quadruple that of the Toyota Prius' U.S. Is the Plug In Car in your future ? It will be difficult, though, because there are so many barriers to making this happen."

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

Please note that these rules may change in the future. "EV Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty - reported June 19, 2007. However, a moratorium implies the practice will stop at a defined time in the future. . "Ontario is reviewing registration and safety requirements for vehicles that have been converted to electric power.