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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in a Texas-based drive program last week. Trailer sway control, a tow hitch, and a 7-4-pin trailer connector are available. Available systems include Trailer Back Guidance and Straight Path Assist. Pricing, Availability and Warranties.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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Many CCS chargers have CHAdeMO plugs available and there are adapters as well, but finding public fast-charging will be more of a challenge than with competitive vehicles. Nissan stresses that ProPilot Assist is not autopilot, which no car company has, including the one that fled California for Texas.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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Trees are natural carbon sinks; they absorb carbon dioxide by photosynthesis, some of which is stored as carbon compounds in the wood—both during growth and even after harvesting, in the form of some wood products. Underground, forest soils and root structures store even more carbon. Calculating stored carbon; “additionality”.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. The Smith website mentions that Sainsbury, a UK grocery store with on-line food ordering, aims to have 20% of their home delivery fleet electrified by 2009. a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reveals next-generation Starlink satellite details

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satellite prototype and shipped it to the South Texas Starship factory, where it is currently being stored. In comparison, Falcon 9 – a rocket that’s ten times smaller, less reusable, and has been flying since 2010 – did not achieve 22 launches in one year until 2020. satellite will weigh about 1.25

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Sandia releases literature survey of crude oil properties relevant to handling and fire safety in transport

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Much of the US’ new abundant domestic oil and gas supply is being produced from unconventional resources—particularly light sweet crude oil from the Bakken shale in North Dakota, as well as the Eagle Ford and Permian Basins in Texas. This rapid growth has also created challenges in moving crude oil to market. All variables matter.

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