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

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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. With the aftermarket Lorinser upgrades, which include a bodykit, exhaust, and engine upgrades, the car makes 605 horsepower. The ask is $21,999. Click here for more.

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

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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. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Used Car of the Day: 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ

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Not literally, of course -- this 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ is for sale in Chicago's near north suburbs. It has some frame issues, but it's also been a daily driver and the seller has a frame repair kit available. Today's UCOTD comes from your author's backyard. Both hard- and soft-tops are available, as are both full and half doors.

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Evident launches skutterudite thermoelectric product

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Evident Thermoelectrics has launched the first commercial thermoelectric product using skutterudite material technology: the Evident Skutterudite Test Kit. The Evident Skutterudite Test Kit is available for sale now at www.evidentthermo.com , and consists of a 2 watt mini-module, along with several P and N metalized legs.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty.

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Five Top Accessories and Modifications For Your 2011 Nissan Leaf

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The 2011 Nissan Leaf has now been for sale in certain U.S. markets for nine months -- just long enough for the accessories and aftermarket market to catch up and offer everything from custom wheels to body kits for Nissan’s first all-electric hatchback.

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