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CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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Toyota was earlier granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order (A-014-1170) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit. The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes a 200 kWh Li-ion battery; hydrogen fuel storage tanks (58.8 Earlier post.)

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Toyota to begin assembling fuel cell modules for heavy-duty trucks at Kentucky plant in 2023

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The dual fuel cell modules, which are a key component of an overall FC kit, weigh approximately 1,400 pounds and can deliver up to 160kW of continuous power. The FC kit also includes a high-voltage battery, electric motors, transmission and hydrogen storage assembly from top-tier suppliers.

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Tesla Model S Plaid runs sub-9-second 1/4-mile for first time

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A Tesla Model S Plaid ran a sub-9-second 1/4-mile for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in the United States. The Model S has set numerous speed records, including the fastest 1/4-mile , beating the record the Bugatti Chiron Sport set in 2018. quarter-mile earlier this year, according to CarWow.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Lorinser

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Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old sportster with relatively low miles. There's also custom audio, Zenetti wheels, and a carbon-fiber silver wood kit. This car is for sale in Calabasas, California and has about 68K miles on the odometer. It's a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Lorinser. He or she has all the records.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds.

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Used Car of the Day: 1988 Toyota 4Runner V6

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The odometer says it has almost 268K miles on the clock, and the seller says the engine has about 70k miles on it -- and was rebuilt less than 5K miles ago. Here's a partial list, directly from the ad , of what this vehicle has: TG 5" lift kit cross-over steering ARB lockers front and rear 5.28

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Used Car of The Day: 2005 Ford GT

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Whatever the reason, today I bring you this California-based 2005 Ford GT. Today, however, we're going with a "meticulously" maintained supercar from San Diego that has four options, 14,000 miles, and has had just two owners. This car has a rear bumper delete, Ahlman shocks, a muffler delete, and a short shift kit.

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