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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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While the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph, the gasoline engine assumes primary operation for excellent performance in the mid- and high-speed range. Toyota’s total investment in San Antonio has grown to more than $3.1 All Sequoia grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.

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Houston METRO launches Proterra electric bus demo; Catalyst FC into revenue service for 90 days

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The Catalyst FC (Fast Charge) has a nominal range of 49-62 miles, depending upon the battery pack (79-105 kWh), and uses a 350 kW overhead fast charge on route, and a 60 kW charge using standard J1772-CCS plug-in chargers in the depot. Texas agencies include Dallas Area Rapid Transit, San Antonio VIA, and Port Arthur Transit.

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Personal: Range Anxiety Be Damned!

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Climbing up the hills the hairs on the back of my neck started to stand straight up as the range dropped like a stone as our elevation increased. I don’t think it even estimated enough range to get home! I was much relieved as we descended back to the flat lands and I-280 as the range came back. Loaded Up for the trip.

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CSIRO joins US sCO2-based power generation project STEP demo

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The pilot plant has been designed, building construction has been completed, and equipment installation is underway on the SwRI campus in San Antonio, TX. The STEP Demo pilot plant will be used to advance the sCO 2 Brayton power cycle and demonstrate performance over a range of operating conditions.

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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The 2015 model vehicles were purchased by local Houston company NewTex Plumbing and San Antonio-based Pioneer Energy Services. The half-ton CNG upgrade from Nat G comes standard with a 24 gasoline gallon equivalent (gge) natural gas cylinder giving the vehicle a combined natural gas and gasoline range of more than 1,000 highway-miles.

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Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

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Chargers at this power can charge a vehicle at speeds of up to 20 miles of range per minute. Examples of routes include Houston to Chicago via I-45, I-35 and I-44, San Antonio to St Louis via I-35 and I-44 and Washington DC to Savannah, GA via I-95.

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Tesla to rollout temperature adjustments for auto cabin overheat protection

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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there is currently a heat advisory in effect in Austin/San Antonio, Texas, until 7 pm CDT on Tuesday, July 12. the NWS warns of “dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from 101°F (38°C) to 108°F (42°C).