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Toyota Rumored to Debut Performance Automatic Transmission for GR Models Next Month

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This may just be more publicized speculation from Japan’s Magazine X. This allegedly results in improved fuel economy or enhanced performance, depending on vehicle settings and driver inputs. We’ll also learn if the earlier rumors about Toyota using the event to tease out the return of the Celica hold any water.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

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This should also serve as an important reminder that whatever size tire you have, keeping the inflation at the manufacturer’s suggested rating is also critical to maximizing fuel economy. The company also claims it can ford through three feet of water and will go from 0-60 mph in about three seconds.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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moves to tighten fuel-economy and greenhouse gasrules. Fuel Cells Fuel cells create electricity in a chemical process thatcombines hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor.California, which requires big automakers to sell some non-polluting vehicles, rates Clarity a “zero-emission vehicle.” Toyota Motor Corp.

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MAEAA Web Links

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The SurplusCenter : {Returnto top of page} Used EVs For Sale EV Finder The EV TradinPost : EVs & parts wanted and for sale TriangleEAA List {Returnto top of page} EV Magazines andNewsletters AlternativeFuel Vehicle Group ElectricCars.Com :Net-zine ElectrifyingTimes: Cool magazine!

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be. And with broadband, government builds the roads, they build the water and sewer systems, I tend to think our communications network should be one of those utilities as well.

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