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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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Hyundai has lowered the price and slightly increased the all-electric range of the refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model. LED Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light. 27 miles in the outgoing model).

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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officially launched the NIO ES6 on December 15, 2018 during the annual NIO Day celebration in Shanghai. The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. seconds for the top model.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Review – Ready For New Challenges?

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Features that the Kona didn’t have before and are available now include dual-zone climate control, a power tailgate, and cooled front seats. USB-A ports are replaced by USB-C, and the available digital key now works with Apple Wallet. We look forward to getting a more thorough test at some point. Oh, and rear air vents.

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

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There is obviously a high demand for protective headgear for motorcycle owners , bicycle users and more, but it’s 2018 and we won’t settle with the bare minimum. Their complete motorcycle helmet experience is said to be launching sometime 2018 and you can now pre-order your unit for $1500. Wait, what?! Interested?

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New lineup of Intelligent Power Devices from Renesas contribute to reduced vehicle weight; high-current load switch applications

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The transition from mechanical relays to semiconductor switching began in applications like lighting control, and the trend is expanding to other automotive systems, such as motor and heater control, driving demand for highly reliable and high-performance semiconductor switching devices. Samples of the new IPDs are available now.

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New Renesas 32-Bit MCUs for improved fuel efficiency in vehicle powertrain control applications

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To protect engine and transmission systems from unauthorized access and ensure safe control, the RH850/E1M-S2 MCUs are equipped with an Intelligent Cryptographic Unit – Slave (ICU-S) hardware security module that complies with the SHE/EVITA-Light standard for automotive security. Samples of the RH850/E1M-S2 are available now.

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