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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Taking legal action over the ZEV mandates would be a repeat of the late 1990s: automakers filed a federal lawsuit that led California to water down its ZEV requirements beginning in 2001, thus effectively ending most automakers electric vehicle (EV) programs for more than a decade. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales.

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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The application of GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system is the first on Corvette; it shuts down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. The Gen 5 all-aluminum block was developed with math-based tools and data acquired in GM’s racing programs, providing a light, rigid foundation.

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The Real Story of Pixar

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Then we figured out how to move those objects, shade them, and light them before rendering them as frames of a movie. It would be a sin to let this world-class group disperse. for example, incorporated the first articulated objects that self-shadowed themselves from multiple light sources. Luxo Jr. , then write another check.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Major goals behind the development of the VEA were best in class fuel consumption; high performance feel; a common software platform; and variant reduction, this being a major element that also fit in with the SPA approach. The water-cooled unit features a 10 gear ratio and has a disconnect clutch. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Canada seeking to strengthen oil tanker safety system

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The measures are steps toward the creation of a “World-Class Tanker Safety System”, the government said. On any given day, there are 180 vessels of more than 500 tonnes gross tonnage that operate within waters under Canadian jurisdiction (i.e. Tankers in waters of the Pacific Coast of Canada are required to have a marine pilot.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Aside from a box lunch, a couple of bottles of water and two absolutely delicious chocolate chip cookies, GCC received no compensation, expense reimbursement or branded merchandise from GM to attend the event. A pure HCCI mode, during light to medium loads, when no spark event is required for combustion. The Chevy Equinox with a 2.4L

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This Lockheed Martin Researcher’s Work on UAVs Saves Lives

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Indago flies above structures engulfed in flames and maps out the hot zones, on which K-Max then drops flame retardant or water. With no traffic cops or traffic lights, there often was chaos at major intersections. The activity won him the university’s President’s Circle Award in 2001.

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