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Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

Green Car Congress

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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FuelCell Energy hits 3 billion kWh mark from its DFC plants since 2003

Green Car Congress

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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This 2003 Honda Concept Looks Just Like Honda's New EV

InsideEVs

But as this 2003 concept shows, it's also a nod to the past. Honda's Saloon concept looks like a glimpse into to the company's future.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Suzuki XL7

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a vehicle I don't see often -- a 2003 Suzuki XL7. This one has an automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive, 161K miles, and needs some work. It needs a RF hub and the seller also says that any buyer must be willing to work on it frequently. On the other hand, our seller says it is also a good vehicle for camping.

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VW recalling certain 2003-2024 ID.4s due to air bag inflator

Green Car Reports

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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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Acura RSX

The Truth About Cars

Today we go back to one of my favorite sport hatches with a 2003 Acura RSX. This six-speed manual has 51,000 miles on it and has not been in an accident. The features list looks long, but I do not see many mods -- my off-the-top-of-head familiarity with the RSX factory-option list isn't great, so correct me if I am wrong.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Volkswagen Golf

The Truth About Cars

Today we feature a clean-looking 2003 Volkswagen Golf. This one has a five-speed manual and recent maintenance/repair work includes a new starter and water pump -- though one of the cylinders needs a new valve. There are 153,000 miles on this ride. The body has some minor issues, but no rust, and it looks pretty clean in the provided photos.

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