Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S is a five-door liftback all-electric vehicle made by Tesla Motors. The Model S was presented in June 2012. It scored a perfect five-star safety rating in every category and subcategory from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to Tesla Motors, the Model S is the world's first mass-produced, highway-capable, all-electric vehicle.

As of August 2016, the Tesla Model S is the world's second-best-selling plug-in electric car after the Nissan Leaf, with cumulative sales of over 185,000 units.

The U.S. is the leading market with about half of global sales. Norway is the Model S's second-largest market with about 10% of global sales.

As of December 2015, the Tesla Model S is the world's all-time best-selling plug-in electric car, with cumulative sales of over 150,000 units.

The Tesla Model S has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, 2013 World Green Car of the Year, 2013 Car and Driver 10Best, Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year Award, Consumer Reports top-scoring car in its annual auto reliability survey, and Automobile magazine's 2013 Car of the Year.

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The Tesla Model S is a five-door liftback sedan produced by Tesla Motors. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said that the Model S is "the best car in the world, period".

The Model S was introduced in June 2012. It is available in four variants: the 60, the 60D, the 75, and the 75D. The 60 and 60D have a rear-wheel drive and a 60 kWh battery, while the 75 and 75D have a dual motor all-wheel drive and a 75 kWh battery. 

The Model S has a five-star wellbeing rating from the Public Parkway Traffic Wellbeing Organization. The Model S has also received a Euro NCAP safety rating of five stars in every category and subcategory.

According to Tesla Motors, the Model S is the world's first mass-produced, highway-capable, all-electric vehicle. The U.S. is the leading market with about half of global sales. Norway is the Model S's second-largest market with about 10% of global sales.

The Tesla Model S has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, 2013 World Green Car of the Year, 2013 Car and Driver 10Best, Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year Award, Consumer Reports top-scoring car in its annual auto reliability survey, and Automobile magazine's 2013 Car of the Year.

 EXPERIENCE Changed my mind

Back in the past times when I was a youthful hopeful auto expert out to overcome

the universe of auto fix, I was unable to track down a motor that

would go north of 50,000 miles without requiring some significant motor work. These

motors found their direction into our shop, requiring significant fixes like supplanting a

head gasket, doing a valve work, or supplanting bar and primary course or cylinder

rings. I credited this to my thought process was unfortunate plan and sub-par ointments,

also, I held this way of thinking until I met Sheldon Siegel.

Sheldon, a promoting leader in New York City, lived in my little town in

southern New Jersey. He drove 90 miles one way to the city consistently.

Sheldon drove a 1965 Comet Caliente convertible with a little 289-cid V-8

motor supported by a programmed transmission. He likewise possessed a 1972 Buick Gran

Sport. The Buick was his "decent vehicle" for home and "da spouse," as he would agree.

At the point when I met Sheldon, the Comet had somewhat in excess of 120,000 miles on it,

also, the Buick enrolled 75,000 miles. No significant motor work had been finished on

both of these vehicles. I was stunned and puzzled however as I got to know Sheldon,

I understood the reason why he had the option to get such high mileage out of his vehicles. Each 3,000

miles Sheldon would acquire the Comet for oil changes. Going as much as

he did, this made an interpretation of into each three to about a month. I turned into his own

administration expert and, many months, adjusted Sheldon's vehicles. He had the

tires turned and adjusted each 5,000 to 6,000 miles, the transmission overhauled

each 30,000 miles, the cooling framework flushed and filled each 24,000 miles,

what's more, on it went predictably. Sheldon constantly followed the plant determined

upkeep stretches.

Time elapsed, and the miles piled up on the Comet came to 200,000 without a

hitch. Then, at that point, on one occasion Sheldon chose to resign the Comet in light of the outer

body rust. He gave me the vehicle so I could destroy it and assess it, expecting to

find the wellspring of its life span. I guaranteed him that the post-mortem examination of the Comet

would serve humankind on the off chance that I could open the secrets that managed the cost of it such a long life.

When inside the motor I was astonished that it displayed little wear, and it was so

clean. Clearly, by replacing the oil each 3,000 miles, soil, muck, and subsequently

motor wear had been turned away. Amazing! The producers understood what they were

discussing all things considered.

So in the year 1976 I was persuaded that the key to motor life span lies in

deliberate and standard support according to the vehicle producers. From that day

I promised to trumpet it from the most elevated mountains, the least valleys, and

in the middle between. The area of the car wellspring of youth is in

your proprietor's manual, in the help plan.

 4 Federal Departments: We're Joining Forces to 'Decarbonize' the American Road

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April 1, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are teaming up to help reduce emissions from the transportation sector, one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. The agencies will work together to develop and promote technologies and practices that will reduce emissions from passenger and freight vehicles, while also improving fuel efficiency and saving consumers money.

The DOT will lead the effort to develop fuel economy and emissions standards for passenger vehicles and trucks, while the EPA will focus on reducing emissions from these vehicles through its fuel economy program. The DOE will work to develop and deploy technologies that will improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, including electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and advanced vehicle technologies.

The agencies will also work together to promote the use of these technologies and practices through outreach and education programs. The goal is to reduce transportation-related emissions by up to 30 percent by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.

This effort is part of the Trump Administration's overall strategy to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, which also includes repealing the Obama-era fuel economy standards and rolling back other regulations.

 Ram 1500 pickup truck

The Dodge Ram 1500 is a half-ton pickup truck manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC.

The Ram 1500 was introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the Dodge D50/Ram 50/Ramcharger line.

The Ram 1500 is available in a variety of trim levels and body styles, including the Quad Cab and Crew Cab.

The Ram 1500 is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.

The Ram 1500 is available with a choice of two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

The Ram 1500 is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Ram 1500 has a payload capacity of 1,880 pounds and a towing capacity of 7,600 pounds.

The Ram 1500 is available in a variety of colors, including black, white, silver, and red.

 Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A-Class is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The original (W168) was presented in 1997, the subsequent age (W169) in late 2004, and the third era (W176) in 2012.

The A-Class is positioned below the Mercedes-Benz B-Class in the product range.

First generation (W168; 1997–2004)

The W168 was introduced in September 1997, and was based on the Mercedes-Benz concept car A-Class, which was designed by a team of designers under the direction of Peter Pfeiffer. The production version was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998, with sales starting in Europe in September 1998.

In Australia, the W168 was released in early 2000.

Second generation (W169; 2004–2012)

The W169 was introduced in late 2004, and was based on the Mercedes-Benz concept car A-Class Sport.

The production version was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2004, with sales starting in Europe in October 2004.

In Australia, the W169 was released in early 2005.

Third generation (W176; 2012–present)

The W176 was introduced in 2012, and is based on the Mercedes-Benz concept car A-Class Concept.

The production version was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, with sales starting in Europe in September 2012.

In Australia, the W176 was released in early 2013.

Toyota Vitz

The Toyota Vitz is a three- or five-door hatchback subcompact car manufactured by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Toyota Starlet.

The Vitz has gone through three generations with the first two generations having three-door and five-door variants and the third generation only having five-door variants. 

First generation (XP10; 1999–2005)

The first generation Vitz was designed at Toyota's European ED2 studio.

It was available in Japan at Toyota Netz dealers.

The Vitz was introduced to the Japanese market in early 1999 and replaced the Toyota Starlet.

The Vitz was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2002 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was discontinued in Japan in 2005 and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.

The Vitz was introduced to the European market in 2000 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2003 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was discontinued in Europe in 2005 and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.

The Vitz was introduced to the Australian market in April 2000 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2003 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was discontinued in Australia in 2005 and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.

Second generation (XP90; 2005–2013)

The second generation Vitz was designed at Toyota's European ED2 studio.

It was available in Japan at Toyota Netz dealers.

The Vitz was introduced to the Japanese market in late 2005 and replaced the Toyota Platz.

The Vitz was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2009 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was discontinued in Japan in 2013 and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.

The Vitz was introduced to the European market in 2006 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2009 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was discontinued in Europe in 2013 and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.

The Vitz was introduced to the Australian market in October 2006 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2009 and was available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles.

The Vitz was available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine was available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.

The Vitz was discontinued in Australia in 2013 and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.

Third generation (KSP90; 2013–present)

The third generation Vitz was designed at Toyota's European ED2 studio.

It is available in Japan at Toyota Netz dealers.

The Vitz was introduced to the Japanese market in late 2013 and replaced the Toyota Platz.

The Vitz is available in five-door hatchback body style only.

The Vitz is available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine is available with a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine is available with a CVT automatic transmission only.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2017 and is available in five-door hatchback body style only.

The Vitz is available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines.

The 1.0-litre engine is available with a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission, while the 1.3-litre engine is available with a CVT automatic transmission only.

The Vitz is sold in Europe as the Toyota Yaris.

The Vitz is introduced to the Australian market in March 2014 and is available in five-door hatchback body style only.

The Vitz is available with 1.0-litre petrol engine only.

The 1.0-litre engine is available with a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.

The Vitz was facelifted in 2017 and is available in five-door hatchback body style only.

The Vitz is available with 1.0-litre petrol engine only.

The 1.0-litre engine is available with a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.