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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The Fit EV concept. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co. —Takanobu Ito. Honda Fit EV.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe -- Open for More

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LOS ANGELES -- No, we haven't turned into a late-night infomercial, saying "but wait, there's more!" So tagged because the liftgate opening is larger. We've talked already about the use of "H" themes in the exterior and interior design as well as the available 21-inch wheels and enlarged size. And, well, there's more.

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 FedEx will evaluate the performance of the eStar vehicle in its fleet as it operates in the Los Angeles area. and Modec Limited of the UK.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi.

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Hyundai Unveils Its First Production Gasoline Direct Injection Engine

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liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. Tags: Engines. Hyundai had shown a 2.0-liter Earlier post.). in the new production 2.4

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VW unveils the Up! Lite concept

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The Los Angeles Motor Show was home to yet another world debut yesterday, as Volkswagen premiered the Up! Lite concept. Lite incorporates a variation of the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 Concept that made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September. Lite Concept VW VW Up!

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. t e CO 2 /cap.) and Toronto (11.6 t e CO 2 /cap.).

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