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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. There are more than twice as many SUV models that achieve 25 mpg (9.4 Electric (Battery) Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Major factors contributing to Li-ion battery aging. shared their data on lithium-ion battery aging. Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics. Cash for Clunkers. Michael Crane, Managing Director, HEV N.A., and Continental Corp.

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Top 10 Cash providers for Junk car Removal in Arizona

Baua Electric

Mostly junk car removers make money out of the metal parts so what you can do is remove all other valuable things such as seat rubber, foam if in good condition, number plate, headlights, battery, and other non-metallic and non-valuable things. With our auto cars for cash car recycling program, you can trade your damaged car for cash!

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Major Jerry Asher wheels around Arizona in a Toyota Prius hybrid, packing an extra battery and preaching a message to “kick gas” in favor of electric power. Instead, students gathered around the rear of the car and checked the large battery pack.It He urged them to “kick gas because your future depends on it.”Asher

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