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Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbonfiber on the dash to add custom detail. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.
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Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market.
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inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbonfiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. Tech Abounds.
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