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Junkyard Find: 1964 Mercury Montclair Four-Door Hardtop Marauder

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The door tag tells us that this car was assembled in St. The body wasn't rusty and the interior was dirty but in solid restorable condition. Ford FE engines are still worth money to Mustang restorers. I bought this badge to give to a friend who resides in another wealthy enclave called Montclair. Louis on November 7, 1963.

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Neuralink Show & Tell Fall 2022 News Roundup [Live Coverage]

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Sake spelled out the Neuralink event’s welcome tag: “Welcome to show and tell.” Elon Musk says that Neuralink can restore vision, even on someone who was born blind. The company is also confident that the Neuralink device can restore full functionality to a severed spinal cord. ” Neuralink Upgradeability.

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Junkyard Find: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Coupe

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The 318 added $176 to the LeBaron's price tag ($856 in today's money), and it came with the often-troublesome computer-controlled Lean Burn ignition system. Worth restoring? The base engine was a 225-cubic-inch Slant-6 rated at 110 horsepower and 180 pound-feet. This one has the optional Cortez cloth-and-vinyl seat upholstery.

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Whitacre Stepping Down, Dan Akerson to Become GM CEO, Chairman

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My goal in coming to General Motors was to help restore profitability, build a strong market position, and position this iconic company for success. Tags: Brief. Dan Akerson, 61, who has served on the GM board of directors since July 2009, will become CEO on 1 September and chairman by the end of the year. We are clearly on that path.

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Nissan Teams Up with LeasePlan to Bring Nissan LEAF to Europe

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The five-seater Nissan LEAF has a range of about 160 km (100 miles - LA4 mode) while a suitable quick charge system can restore up to 80% of its battery power in under 30 minutes. Tags: Brief. Instantly responsive acceleration is matched by a top speed of more than 140 km/h. LeasePlan operates a fleet of more than 1.3

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Navigating the Cost Gap on Tesla and Other EVs for Collision Repairs

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For example, tires and suspension components may need replacements more often (because of EVs increased weight), which means these repairs will come with a heavier price tag compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles. EVs often rely on intricate networks of sensors and computer systems to ensure seamless functionality.

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Pratt & Whitney Offers PW4000 94-inch Upgrade Package; 1% Reduction in Fuel Burn

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The Advantage Performance Upgrade package can be incorporated during a performance restoration shop visit. Tags: Brief. The upgrade will be available second quarter 2010, and it will offer PW4000 94-inch operators benefits to reduce costs while also improving environmental and operational performance.

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