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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

Clean Fleet Report

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter The Sierra 1500 AT4 was comfortable out on the road, where it shines on long distance trips.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. Watch an EV parade.

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Researchers use LCLS x-ray laser to view simultaneously the structure and chemical behavior of Photosystem II catalyst; major step in studying catalytic processes

Green Car Congress

The ultrafast LCLS X-ray flash captures images of these events with a “shutter speed” of less than 100 femtoseconds. Catalysts are vital to many industrial processes, such as the production of fuels, food, pharmaceuticals and fertilizers, and represent a $12 billion-per-year market in the United States alone.

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July/August '06 - Activists Promote the Film, Ford Retreats on Hybrids

Plugs and Cars

EAA chapters across the country continue to organize events at showings of the movie, including Q&A sessions after the film, leafletting with cards and flyers with information about electric cars, the Electric Auto Association, and Plug In America. Ethanol is the alternative fuels flavor of the month, and Ford jumped on GM’s yellow bandwagon.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Sierra Tan Windsor leather seats were soft and supple, comfortable to the touch, and supportive even after many hours behind the wheel. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th! htm Advocates of the Th!

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Sierra Club California Weighs in for Electric Cars at CARB

Plugs and Cars

The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) monthly meeting today included the adoption of the State Alternative Fuel Plan. The analysis by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and CARB of the smorgasbord of non-petroleum alternatives was mandated by AB 1007. And quite a buffet it is.

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