The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Today we bring you a 2003 BMW 540i M Sport that's an oldie, but apparently, also a goody. There's a long list of service and repair that's been done, and mods include the shocks, a struts kit, and the radio. The seller says there's no rust and has never been in an accident.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It's a 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 that needs some TLC. Today's UCOTD is an oldie -- and it could be a goodie, if you can fix it. There are almost 100K miles on this car, which is currently non-running. The seller thinks the issue is related to fuel delivery. It's clear from the photos that the paint needs some work. There are, of course, mods.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Volkswagen is recalling a small number of ID.4 4 electric vehicles that may have improperly installed airbag inflators. The recall includes just 837 vehicles from model years 2023 and 2024. In these vehicles, nuts securing the primary inflator of the passenger front airbag may have been left loose at the factory.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2023

Here's why: This 2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary with 143,000 miles on the clock has a long list of performance upgrades. Today's UCOTD offers only three pics, and they all include the engine. The seller asks for 10 grand. In addition to performance upgrades, the seller has also replaced plenty of wear-and-tear items.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

This 2003 Shell Valley Cobra is titled as a 1967 Cobra in Maryland, where the seller resides. Today's UCOTD is a unique one. There's a long list of stuff here, so we'll just hit the highlights. Under the hood is a 347 cubic-inch Ford small block making 415 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 2, 2024

Today, though, we rectify that with this 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Weekender MV. It's been awhile since we've had some van time. The seller is the third owner and has owned it since 2016. He or she says it's been mostly used for camping, and it sits in a garage when not being used for sleeping in the woods.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The post VW recalling certain 2003-2024 ID.4s However, these improvements came with a price increase that somewhat eroded the VW’s value proposition. assembly in Tennessee does at least maintain the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for models with locally-sourced batteries, though.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder was purchased by our seller in 2010, and it received the 2z engine and a six-speed transmission in a swap in 2014. Today's UCOTD is a highly modified convertible runabout. The front end has been repainted because of rock chips, and this 109,000-mile car has been garaged and not driven in the snow.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 27, 2023

Today's UCOTD is an Imola Yellow 2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary asking $6,750. This Ohio-based car has 130K miles and a manual transmission, plus a 1.8-liter liter turbo. Mods include a high-flow cat, short-throw shifter, and Pioneer audio.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 19, 2023

This 2003 Ford Focus SVT comes to us from Wisconsin, with a reasonable price of $4,000. Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old hot hatch. The seller claims that aside from "minor rust in common areas but minimal", the car is in good shape.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2014

a provider of direct fuel cell power plants, has generated a cumulative three billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity from its Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plants since the first commercial installation in 2003. FuelCell Energy, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The California state fleet has reduced its petroleum consumption by 13% compared to a 2003 baseline, according to a state progress report. In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2010

million barrels per day, the lowest May level since 2003, according to the American Petroleum Institute’s Monthly Statistical Report. million barrels per day, which marked the second lowest May since 2003. US gasoline deliveries for May dipped 0.4% from last year to average 9.05 Jet fuel deliveries averaged 1.4

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2014

Richard Kelly--the president of Plug-In America--has now put almost 200,000 miles on his 2003 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Everyone needs car-buying advice once in awhile--even the leader of an electric-car advocacy group. Maintenance costs for the compact diesel are going up, so he believes it''s time to move on.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

We haven't featured a Toyota MR2 in this space very often -- maybe ever. This one is based in Florida, and sadly not a stick. The car will be available in July and have around 130K miles on the clock at that time. The seller says it will have new spark plugs, an oil change, and new trans fluid by then. The battery is new, too.

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2011

One can turn 2001-2003 Prius as Electric Car very easily and cheaply.All one has do is to remove the EFI fuse once ign. is no and you get "READY" indication. But now it well only go about 1.7 or less unit the HV battery down to far.So one well need to add Power to the HV Battery. One needed about min of 160 volt.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 1, 2011

Toyota has issued a recall notice for its very earliest hybrids, the 2001 through 2003 Prius sedan models. The company will replace the pinion-shaft attachment nuts in the electric power steering box, which could loosen over time if the wheel is "repeatedly and strongly turned" to the full-lock position, Toyota said.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

In full production since 2003 and now operating in thousands of buses, it has proven up to 25% fuel saving, depending on the duty cycle. ElDorado expects to deliver the electric hybrid buses in the second quarter of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

ºC above normal, based on the 1971-2000 average, and that 2009 will be tied with 2002, 2003, and 2006 as the third highest record since 1891. Annual global average surface temperatures have been rising at the rate of around +0.68 ºC per century.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2022

Solaris has been present in Austria since 2003 and so far the bus maker has delivered more than 400 buses to 40 towns and cities there. The propulsion system will be powered by energy derived from a set of Solaris High Energy batteries with a total capacity of about 280 kWh, and the interior will take at least 65 passengers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In 2003, Brandon Schoettle and I published a detailed analysis of the relative safety of flying and driving in the United States. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The flying data were for 1992 through 2001, and thus they included the year of the 9/11 attacks.

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite only being founded in 2003, the electric vehicle manufacturer has sparked a seismic shift in the automotive landscape, creating an electric model that has outperformed […] The post Tesla Model Y was world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2024

Mazda’s warning covers models from 2003-2015, such as the Mazda6 and CX-9. The age of these vehicles increases the likelihood that a part within the airbag could explode during a crash, potentially sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle’s occupants , and leading to serious injury or death.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Founded in 2003 with Chinese partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. The BMW Group will use the additional capacity to manufacture models for the Chinese market locally, which are also being produced in other plants. It will also be used to manufacture additional fully electric models in China.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2022

Additionally, the facility will expand its footprint by 114,000 square feet, which marks the plant’s sixth building expansion since 2003. Toyota Alabama will create a new four-cylinder production line with the capacity to produce engines for both combustion and hybrid electric powertrains. billion investment. 16 million.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2020

Solaris has been present in Austria since 2003 and over that time it has delivered nearly 400 buses to 40 cities there. The bus is also fitted with a Solaris High Power battery acting as an additional electric power storage facility. The sole by-products generated during the operation of the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen are heat and steam.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 13, 2022

Tesla has grown enormously since its humble beginnings in 2003, and reaching six factories indicates the beginning of a new phase, one of tremendous […]. Recently, Tesla opened its sixth factory, Giga Texas, which is also its new global headquarters.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

In 2003, FedEx was the first delivery company to use hybrid vehicles for pickup and delivery and, in 1994, the company used its first electric vehicle—an acid battery-powered vehicle in California.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2018

Current global total liquids oil demand growth is at similar levels to what was recorded during the 2003 to 2007 commodity super-cycle, referred to as the “golden age” of refining. Refined product demand growth has averaged 1.2 At present, current global total liquids oil demand is approximately 100 million barrels per day, the report says.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2024

This week we chat with prolific automotive journalist Sam Smith about his new book "Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writings, 2003 – 2023" and what it's like to make a living working with words about cars and car culture. This week we have another episode of the TTAC podcast!

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2022

DESs, first proposed by Abbott in 2003, are a class of low eutectic mixtures comprising a combination of a hydrogen-bond acceptor (HBA) and a hydrogen-bond donor (HBD) through intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which have a melting point lower than that of either constituent.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 29, 2024

If you have a Chinese made lemon from 2003, 10000 RMB is a good incentive. @Larry Evans In reply to Larry Evans. The only question is about registration.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Eidesvik has a strong track record in supporting sustainable innovations, having used LNG fuel in its fleet from as early as 2003, and fuel cells from 2006. Both Wärtsilä and Eidesvik have stated their commitment to supporting the industry’s efforts to decarbonize its operations.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ontario, California, Phoenix Motorcars develops, deploys, and services all electric drive systems for electric commercial vehicles. As the inaugural class of AIM incubators, provide industry leadership in sharing project outcomes with the public transportation community. million zero emission miles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The plant employs approximately 5,000 people and has built nearly 5 million vehicles since opening in 2003. Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant is celebrating 19 years of manufacturing operations in 2022. The plant currently builds four models: Altima, Frontier, TITAN and TITAN XD.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

In the case of already proven Ultradur (PBT) products, color stability can be largely guaranteed, especially in orange (RAL 2003) which is in high demand in the industry. With the introduction of Ultramid A3U44G6 DC OR (PA66 - GF30 FR), BASF is expanding its portfolio of flame-retardant engineering plastics for the eMobility market.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 7, 2021

by Charles Morris At Tesla’s founding back in 2003, no one imagined the massive growth that lay ahead for the company. Originally posted on EVANNEX. Or did they? As co-founder Ian Wright told me in a 2014 interview, “Martin Eberhard’s initial stimulus for starting Tesla was to build the EV he wanted to buy. Elon Musk had […].

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