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APRIL 17, 2023

So today we're featuring a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD. liter engine with 133,000 miles on it, CARB-legal JBA headers, a stainless-steel cat-back exhaust system, a TRD front-brake kit, a TRD cold-air intake, OEM rear locker, and new coils and plugs. This feature was Toyota FJ-heavy for a bit, but we haven't had one for a while.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

From June 2014 to June 2016, vehicle miles of travel (VMT) in the US rose from 3.00 trillion miles to a new high of 3.18 trillion miles—an increase of about 46% since 1992, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Vehicle Miles Of TraveL, 12-month running totals, January 1992 – June 2016.

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AUGUST 18, 2015

million were seriously injured, putting the country on pace for its deadliest driving year since 2007. While the high death and injury toll could be due to many factors, an improving economy with lower gas prices and unemployment rates herald increases in vehicle miles traveled. Costs are also up.

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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

One of General Motors’ fuel cell research vehicles recently passed a milestone for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, topping 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of real-world driving. The specially equipped 2007 Chevrolet Equinox was part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, launched in 2007. Earlier post.)

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MAY 29, 2012

The latest funding has lifted the overall financing beyond $1 billion since the start of the company in 2007. hp (150 kW) liquid-cooled AC permanent magnet synchronous motors, for a total range of 300 miles (483 km). hp (150 kW) liquid-cooled AC permanent magnet synchronous motors, for a total range of 300 miles (483 km).

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MAY 7, 2014

General Motors’ fleet of fuel cell vehicles recently passed 3 million miles (4.8 Some individual vehicles have accumulated more than 120,000 miles (193,000 km). This specially equipped fleet of Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles are part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, which launched in 2007.

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JUNE 5, 2021

Preliminary data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) shows vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2020 decreased by about 430.2 billion miles—about a 13.2% The projected fatality rate for 2020 would be the greatest since 2007. The fatality rate for 2020 was 1.37 fatalities per 100 million VMT, up from 1.11

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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For example, the respective distances in 1993 were 8,836 miles and 4,569 miles (distances that differ by a factor of 1.93), and in 2018 they were 9,904 miles and 5,083 miles (distances that differ by a factor of 1.95). In Great Britain the peak distance (in 2007) was 15.4% above the 1993 value.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the pandemic, there was a substantial reduction in 2020 in vehicle miles traveled. Overall , vehicle miles traveled in 2020 were down 13% compared with 2019. The biggest drop was in April 2020 (a reduction of 40% compared with April 2019) followed by a gradual rebound later in the year. Consumption per capita.

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MARCH 17, 2011

In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. four-cylinder engine that delivers 138 hp (103 kW) and 148 lb-ft (201 N·m) of torque and up to 42 miles per gallon (5.6 L/100km) on the highway for Cruze Eco models. L/100km) on the highway.

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JUNE 22, 2023

24 deaths in line with 100 million car miles traveled, unwell from the projected fee of one.32 was at this fatality level in a first quarter before 2020 was 2007. .” was at this fatality level in a first quarter before 2020 was 2007. For the primary 3 months of 2023, the estimated fatality fee fell to one.24 The post U.S.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Today we bring you a seventh-car of unlisted year -- this generation ran from 2002-2007. There are 134,200 miles on the car and it's mostly stock, save for the requisite K&N filter and NGK iridium spark plugs. Your humble author owned a mostly problem-free example (1997 model year) for a few years in the Aughts.

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JUNE 29, 2022

has been in the market since 2007. The company has delivered more than 20,000 systems and its battery vehicles have traveled more than 100 million miles worldwide. For 2021, Impact held about 15% of the European electric bus battery market. Impact Clean Power Technology S.A.

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The UK’s Guardian reports that sales of new electric cars in the UK plummeted by nearly 90% in 2009 to 55 units, compared with their peak sales of 397 units in 2007. Nearly half of the electric vehicles sold last year were the tiny G-Wiz car. Overall, 2m new cars were registered in 2009, the lowest level since 1995.In

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increase in the number of miles driven. While many factors likely contributed to the fatality increase, a stronger economy and lower unemployment rates are at the core of the trend, the NSC said. Average gas prices for the first six months of this year were 16% lower than 2015 levels, helping to fuel a 3.3%

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Total greenhouse gas emissions (CO 2 , CH 4 , N 2 0 and HFCs) allocated to passenger cars and light trucks, 1990-2007. Overall greenhouse gas emissions in the US during 2007 increased by 1.4% Overall greenhouse gas emissions in the US during 2007 increased by 1.4% Overall, total US emissions have risen by 17% from 1990 to 2007.

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from 2015 and exceeding the prior peak of 9.286 million barrels per day in 2007, according to revised figures in the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) Monthly Energy Review. Moving 12-month total of vehicle miles travelled on all US highways. Billion miles). Petroleum products supplied by type (million barrels per day).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration estimates that US natural gas pipeline companies added about 2,400 miles (3,862 km) of new pipe to the grid as part of more than 25 projects in 2011. The six largest projects put into service in 2011 added 1,553 miles and about 8.2 Natural gas pipeline capacity additions in 2011.

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JUNE 21, 2009

billion miles, up 1.4 billion vehicle miles from April 2008, according to the latest Traffic Volume Trends report from the Federal Highway Administration. Total US Vehicle Miles Traveled by month. billion vehicle miles), compared to the same period in 2008. billion miles), followed by the South Gulf region (+0.8%

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miles per thousand dollars—was reached in 1976. miles per thousand dollars in 1946. miles per thousand dollars—was 25% lower than the maximum. Thereafter, this measure increased until plateauing from the early 1970s through the early 1990s, and then decreased through 2017. The absolute maximum—235.7

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AUGUST 26, 2009

billion vehicle miles) resulting in estimated travel for the month at 256.7 billion vehicle-miles, according to the US Federal Highway Administration. billion vehicle miles) in 2009, year-on-year. US traffic volumes started declining in November 2007 as oil prices rose and experienced dramatic drops in 2008.

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Capable of running up to 100 miles on a charge, the vans have ultra-low floors to reduce physical stress on workers’ knees and back, and a high roof design that maximizes cargo space in a small footprint (1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity). 100 miles all-electric range. The NGEN-1000 GEN 1000 supports up to 6,000 lbs.

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JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. As a quick comparison, Tesla’s battery-electric Roadster has a bumper-to-bumper 3-year, 36,000-mile (58,000 km) warranty.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Harbour Air first demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first fully carbon-neutral airline in North America in 2007, through the purchase of carbon offsets. globally, all while providing few low-cost, fuel-efficient options for passenger flights under 1,000 miles.

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APRIL 21, 2023

miles, 154 corners, and a host of surface changes, it only takes a split-second of inattention to dramatically affect lap times. Nevertheless, measures of a car’s sporting prowess are often arbitrary – look at the quarter mile, for instance, and even the ubiquitous horsepower unit itself is rooted in a very random series of events.

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APRIL 25, 2021

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. Our RAV4 EV had a range of only 103 miles per charge and had no fast charging mode, so when Tesla announced their 310 mile range Model 3 in 2016 and its $35,000 price.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. kilograms of compressed hydrogen on board, enough for about 168 miles before a five-to-seven minute refill is required.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. quarts) of oil every 11k kms (~7k miles). The car has 242k kms (151k miles).

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The name honors its predecessor, the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, introduced at the LA Auto Show in 2007. For the US, with its different certification methodologies, Honda anticipates a range of more than 300 miles. Honda Motor Co., This model will be on display at the Honda booth during the show. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 12, 2006

I was going to purchase an NmG from Myers Motors , but found the driver compartment a bit crowded and the driving range limited (only about 40 miles). I hope everyone had a great 2006 and I wish you all the best for 2007. The motivation was to see if I could get by with as little oil products as possible.

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

US energy-related CO 2 emissions dropped to their lowest level since 1994 and more than 12% below the recent 2007 peak, according to figures released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). After 1990, only the recession year of 2009 saw a larger percentage emissions decrease than 2012.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Light blue indicates 2011, dashed green shows 2007, dark blue shows 2010, purple shows 2008, and dark gray shows the 1979 to 2000 average. million square miles). This is 210,000 square kilometers (81,000 square miles) below the previous record low for the month, set in July 2007, and 2.18 million square miles).

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AUGUST 27, 2012

million square miles (4.1 million square kilometers), or 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometers) below the Sept. 18, 2007, daily extent of 1.61 million square miles (4.17 Unlike 2007, temperatures were not unusually warm in the Arctic this summer. In 2007, it was actually much warmer.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

mpg from October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This 20% improvement in fuel economy (mpg) corresponds to a 17% reduction in fuel consumption (gallons per mile). in August, an improvement of 19% since October 2007. in August, an improvement of 19% since October 2007. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Starting in March, the truck will operate between two DHL Freight logistics terminals in Sweden, a distance of approximately 150 km (93 miles). Important milestones have already been achieved in meeting this: compared to 2007, our Group’s CO 2 efficiency has improved by 35%. Our aim is to reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero.

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