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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR

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Today we're bringing you a 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR that might need a bit of work. There are 83K miles and the car has apparently had some major maintenance done -- and it has a new catalytic converter, spark plugs, and new valve cover gasket.

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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Porsche Cayenne

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A manual-transmission 2011 Porsche Cayenne strikes me as unusual. The seller claims that the vehicle is up-to-date in terms of maintenance, and it's being offloaded because his wife doesn't need it as she drives her NSX daily. We just want to serve up unusual stuff as much as possible.

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Sandia innovation eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines

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The technology proves beneficial in lowering costs, improving sustainability and reducing maintenance. In 2011, for example, there was a rare-earth materials supply chain crisis that caused the price of neodymium and dysprosium, the two rare-earth elements widely used for such magnets, to skyrocket.

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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners. More than 10 years ago, Bluelink debuted on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata with a suite of connected services. Bluelink+ also includes remote and guidance features.

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EPA says methane emissions from natural gas production have dropped 36% from 2007-2011

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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 Tg CO 2 eq) in 2011. Tg CO 2 eq (25%).

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TravelCenters of America LLC planning to install 50 on-island DEF dispensers in 2011

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TA expects to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers at locations across the country in 2011. gallon containers of DEF at all 228 of its locations, available at the fuel desk, travel store or truck maintenance counters and all of the company’s RoadSquad emergency roadside vehicles carry a supply of DEF. purified water and 32.5%

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. Cutaway of the 875cc TwinAir. Click to enlarge. A counterrotating balancer shaft also guarantees that vibrational comfort is maintained in all operating conditions. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500.