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GMC unveils the midsize 2015 Canyon pickup; diesel coming in 2016

Green Car Congress

GMC revealed the new 2015 Canyon midsize pickup on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. turbodiesel engine coming in the 2016 model year. Like the full-size Sierra, Canyon is built on a fully boxed perimeter frame. 2015 GMC Canyon All Terrain SLE Extended Cab Short Bed Click to enlarge.

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The Race for the Next-Gen Space Station

Cars That Think

Since November 2000, there has always have been a select few people living apart from the rest of us—the astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station. ISS Set the Standard The International Space Station—originally expected to be completed by 1994 for $8 billion—was completed in 2011 for more than $100 billion.

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Tesla becomes the target of Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman’s EV goals

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Back in 2016, the Sierra Club sent out volunteers to over 300 dealerships across the United States. Sierra Club members who participated in the test also noted that they were heavily pushed into buying internal combustion cars instead. . The volunteers were tasked to inquire about electric vehicles.

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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The announcement came as Suzuki delivered the results of an internal investigation into its emissions and fuel efficiency testing ordered by the MLLIT. Ignis(Launched on 18 February 2016). Baleno(Launched on 9 March 2016). Jimny Sierra(Running change in 2010). Jimny(Running change in 2010). Running change in 2012).

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth after second trip to orbit

Teslarati

A SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after a month in orbit, completing the company’s 24th successful cargo delivery to the International Space Station (ISS). link] — International Space Station (@Space_Station) January 24, 2022. tons (18,500 lb) – about 40% of all cargo delivered in 2021.

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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These vehicles are rear-wheel driven, powered by internal combustion engines, and of aluminum body-on-frame design. In 2016, the Postal Service awarded contracts to six prime suppliers who together were to produce 50 prototype vehicles as part of the next phase of the NGDV acquisition process. Sierra Club. Plug In America.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

“But, with the audacity of hope—and the confidence born of years driving these cars—we’re asking Obama to accelerate his plan and make it happen three years sooner, then to boost that number to ten million plug-ins by 2016.”. Needless to say, we still haven’t reached those numbers. The latest count: about 2.3 million total.

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