#2018 Toyota Design

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have seen the "you really bought a tesla?" post a couple times now and it's another one of those things that I think people often have misconceptions about

1. the cheapest Tesla (model 3) was the world's bestselling electric car from 2018 to 2020, when it was ousted by the 2nd-cheapest Tesla (model Y). the model Y was the single best selling car in the world in the first quarter of 2023. they are very popular.

2. the cheapest Tesla is $40,240 new. with the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, a price tag of $32,740 puts it on par with the Honda Odyssey minivan's base price or with slightly nicer trims of SUVs like the Subaru Outback or Toyota RAV4, and only about $100 more than a new Prius Prime. People in California may also qualify for an additional $2000-$5000 rebate for buying one, bringing the price down to $27,740 - just $1000 more than a new Toyota Camry.

3. the concerns about safety are often weighted against an incorrect baseline - so far, current data show that electric vehicles aren't more likely to catch fire in an accident than gas vehicles and are actually less likely to do so (but this is difficult to get solid data on. there's a bunch of articles reporting on a study by an insurance company showing a massive reduction in fire risk but the underlying data are highly suspicious).

4. the big point of distrust that I think is grounded: recalls. some of the 22 (22!) model 3 recalls are ~trivial, like "the driver's side sun visor may be missing the airbag warning sticker", but some are more serious, like "the airbags might not be correctly connected to the car." it seems like a lot of the issues have been addressed on the current (2023-2027) line, but the recurring problems with things ranging from minor software issues to pretty serious function issues are good cause for concern. None of the ones I've read about seem as severe as Toyota's "oops the accelerator gets stuck and your car can't stop moving forward" recall or Ford's "oops the engine explodes" recalls [plural], and even the worst ones are on par with things we've seen before especially from US automakers (glaring at Ford, GM, and Ford again). Ford and GM are both guilty of continuing to use known bad parts for >5 years with (in one case) thousands of fires and (in another) over a hundred deaths. moreover, GM's Bolt EV is under a 100% recall for the 2017-2022 model years for high fire risk and Ford recalled over 100,000 hybrids for fire risk - so is Tesla worse than GM or Ford? I don't know if I'd say that, but I'd really want a car I buy to live up to a higher standard.

in short, the most popular teslas by a huge margin are the two most affordable ones, which are fairly accessible to consumers (especially in California). the risk of a tesla exploding or catching on fire is not, as far as I can tell, higher than other cars (and it appears to be less likely per million miles traveled than some other EVs on the market). teslas still have a bunch of quality issues, and they still have some stupid design choices - but you can easily buy a shittier car for a lot more money, particularly an American-made one.

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Toyota Avalon (1995-2022)

This post will cover the Avalon from the beginning of it's production in 1994 to it's eventual discontinuation in the U.S. by 2022.

1995-1999 Toyota Avalon (XX10)

The Avalon was first introduced in February of 1994 at the Chicago International Auto Show. The name itself however, originated from a concept car of the same name, which was displayed at the 1991 Toyota Motor Show. The car was introduced as a 1995 model. This Avalon was based on XV10 generation of the Camry. The trim levels for this generation Avalon were the XL and XLS, based on the LE and XLE trim levels respectively.

2000-2004 Toyota Avalon (XX20)

Although the Avalon was still based on the design of the Camry, it was produced as a much larger sedan for the second generation. For the 2003 model, the Avalon was given a slight facelight, including an updated grille and tailights. There were also minor updates to the interior as well.

2005-2012 Toyota Avalon (XX30)

For this generation, the Avalon was stylized as a much larger car than the previous two generations. At was at this time that the Avalon also became the first ever Toyota car to use a single piece wiper blade design. The XX30 Avalon also introduced the Touring and Limited trim levels, while the standard trim became fitted with larger 16 inch wheels. This generation was also facelifted twice, once in the 2008 model year, with a newer front end, and once for 2011 with an entire redesign.

2013-2018 Toyota Avalon (XX40)

The fourth generation Avalon was based on the design of the Lexus ES. Much like the first two generations, the Avalon's redesign was based on the design of the Camry. It recieved a new grille, different headlight and tailight designs, and a touch screen on the interior. This generation also introduced a hybrid variant of the Avalon. For the 2015 model year, the Avalon underwent a facelight that featured a new front grille and an updated suspension system.

2019-2022 Toyota Avalon (XX50)

The fifth generation Avalon was introduced at the 2018 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in May of that year. This generation also introduced the XSE trim levels, as well as having the XLE, XSE, and Limited trims offered on the hybrid version of the Avalon. In August of 2021, it was announced that this generation of the Avalon was be the last and it was to be discontinued follow the 2022 model in favor of producing the Toyota Crown crossover in its place. Though the Avalon still continues to be produced in China.

Wikipedia: Toyota Avalon

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This is a mini collection of Cars designs. Now in real life Nascar is used to sell real street cars, so each race car has a street counter part. So I got to thinking, what do the Next gen street car counter parts look like? Here's my interpretation and a bit of background as I decided to turn them into characters.

On the left is Dan Hemi, A Chevy Camaro, the same car type as racers like Tim Treadless and Chase Race-a-lot. Now the splitter had to be decided because it was too dangerous to have the full one on the road. He also doesn't have the wing the next gen racers do as he has no need. He's a bit of a tire destroyer as he's a drag racer. He's quiet but quite powerful. You don't wanna screw with his friends or he'll make you run for the hills.

The one on the right is Blaze, A Ford Mustang, the same car type as Cam Spinner but with the standard 2018 rear wing despite being a dark horse mustang. She's a talented driver and does freelance stunt driver and when she's not sliding around corners or flying over jumps she's studying engine maintenance to keep herself from experiencing failing parts mid stunt. She's not very extroverted but she can hold a conversation. She's earned the nickname "Dragon tail" because of the rear louvers that look like dragon spikes, and the fact she whips around corners like one.

Now I was gonna make a street version of Jackson Storm who I see as a Toyota Camray to round out the current three manufacturers in Nascar Irl, but I realized we have one. Cruz Ramirez. I mean think about it, she has the same front bumper, wears the same spoiler meaning she can fit the next gen spoiler on her, and seems to have similar power output.

Tell me what you think! And sorry about the camera quality.

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top 5 cars

fuck um. this is really hard but my priorities are generally on sport cars with very memorable designs

5 Ferrari F355 Testarossa 1994

4 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

3 Honda Civic Type R... I wanna say 2018?

2 Toyota Supra... but I can't decide which model, the 90's ones or the 2020's GR's

1 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 its my baby

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My entire account and everything I have written so far.

just downloaded GTA four. hope it is any good.

#gta iv

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I think I'm addicted to this app

I feel that making long posts like mine is necessary and I have no idea why.

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Analyzation of the Interior of a 2018 Toyota Highlander

Now, today we will be talking about the Interior 2018 Toyota Highlander. Let's begin.

Now first I want to take a look at the splendid window covers. These sun-blocking nets are built with the car. results may vary considering which type you have. however, they can be used as privacy protections, or just simply blocking the sun from your eyes. you simply pull up the little notch at the bottom of your window and hook it onto the top. the window shades are very hard to see through guaranteeing privacy for the user.

second, I would like to take a look at the AC system. This AC setting is life-changing. from seat warmers to cold air. there is a seat-warming option, but sadly only in the front but we will explain why it's like that later. The seat warmers heat up fast and get very comfy on a cold day. not to mention the AC unit. The AC is available and adjustable in the 2nd and 1st rows. you can also change how fast the air blows, and you can even change which direction it goes. this is very useful for cold or hot days.

Now like I said, here is why there aren't seat warmers on the second row. the seats can move around, so if you want to lie down just pull the lever next to the seat and you can fall asleep. there is also a THIRD row, you can have the third-row seats folded down if you want more trunk space, or you can have them up. this car can hold a maximum of 8 people if you're taking a long trip with your friends.

Now let's talk more about the design. which is one of the best parts of the car. The seats are made of fine long-lasting leather that is in a beige color. the doors are black leather with a wood design for the handles. the wood design is very smooth and definitely very well made. most highlanders contain a bar at the roof where you can strap in your bike if your thinking about having an adventure.

This car is a personal favorite starting at around $50,000 and it is worth the price, I hope you enjoyed another one of my summaries that I make when I get bored, and thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this nonsense.

#toyota#highlander#cars#carreview

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My Opinion Regarding Red Dead Redemption 2 [SPOILER]

Today, I will be summarizing the well-known game "RDR2" Also known as "Red Dead Redemption" including its features and so on. now I must say that I am very fond of the graphics in this game, far better than most Rockstar games which already gives it a bonus. Plus, the nature is very catching and realistic as it has caves, mountains, rivers, canyons, deserts, Etc. There is so much more to explore and that is why I love it most. The plot of the whole story mode is complex, but as you progress, it gets more understandable, especially during the middle stages. Near the end of the game, you start to figure out more secrets behind the characters, which finishes most of the plot however, you will start to notice the downfall of the characters and how they worsen over time. once the game is completed, you can find their graves hidden throughout the map which gives a nostalgia effect as well, you can also even find some of the characters who had managed to survive through the story, as well as side characters. The NPCs are very interactive, and you can even talk to them, antagonize them, or rob them. and also throughout the game, you can treat the NPCs nicely and it will give you good effects in the later stages of the story. It shows a nice feeling of vengeance, for example: when you help the native Americans with rivalries and whatnot. you are in big battles defending them which gives off a sense of retaliation. this motivates the user to fight harder in the missions because most likely the user knows about the fact that the US beats the natives during colonization. so the user wants to kill as much of the enemy as they can, wishing the natives had won. this can hype up the user and motivate them. the game introduces you to different side characters, such as the "Neanderthal" "Feral Human" and many others. this game also has an eerie side. as it introduces the "Strange Man" who is known for his black top hat and mystical ways, and I am only getting started. there is the Aberdeen Pig Farm where you are introduced to a very overweight man and his sister. you will walk into their house and be offered food. once you accept the food you will then be told about how it used to be a pig farm and how their parents died and shortly after you will then be poisoned and greeted in the middle of nowhere, and all of your stuff is stolen. you can come back to the house later and get it back. there will also be strange dead bodies throughout the map including serial killers. the game can get very gruesome as proven. You can find clues about the serial killers and eventually find out where they're hiding out. once you walk in, very terrible things will appear and he will try to make you a victim, however, luckily enough you can escape and you can then report him to the "law" and get money for it. plus, there are other bounty missions you can do for a good price such as a man who claims to be a healer and actually gives out poison, or a psychotic woman who lures men in and kills them. and there are even different gangs throughout the game, like the "Moonshiners" or the "Skinner Brothers" and even the "Night folk" Something I am also very happy about is the hunting. there is a bunch of different animals you can encounter and hunt. there are also Legendary Animals that can be found around the map, you can hunt them and sell them, or make clothes out of them. One thing I don't really like about the game is the stupidity of the NPCs like when they can fight you all they want and not get in trouble. but if you punch once, the law will arrest you. I hope that my summary was a pleasure to read (if anyone actually reads these which I'm pretty sure they don't) And if you stuck around and read my true speech of boredom then thank you.

#red dead 2 gameplay#boredom

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How To Effectivley Defend Your Home Against An Opposition.

Today, we will be learning how to effectivley defend against home invasion. All you need, is a 12 gauge shotgun, an M84 Flashbang Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ suace, and a 20,000 kilogram block of solid uranium 235. We first must create a diversion that will distract the assailant such that you have an opening for tactical withdrawl. it is for this reason that we have Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ suace. using your buff, well toned arm. lob the BBQ suace out your window at exactly 100 MPS and at an angle directly parallel to the outside ground. This gives you exactly 1.11 seconds to escape the vicinity before the BBQ suace lands on the ground, and explodes into a highly-lethal fireball, as all nearby objects are incinerated by a common household condiment burning at 6,000 degrees Celcius. A single tear escapes your eye as you realize you will probolably never taste the sweet nectar of Sweet Baby Ray's ever again. not after the Sigma variant cuased the downfall of the BBQ supply chain. a great regime whose unwavering glory surpassed that of the Roman Empire at its peak. but right now more important matter are at hand. you will never forget the sacrifce the sweet baby rays made to save your own life and entrust in your hands the future of human civilization. there is no turning back now. you must now take action and seek immediate vengeance. Carefully breach your bedroom door with a 12 guage shotgun. and clear the outside area with an M84 flashback. then, quickly advance towards the nearest exit making turns to confuse the enemy, for if you dont know your next move, neither do they finally, once you are outside, it is time to unleash the fury of a 20,000 kilogram solid block of subcritical Uranium 235 with your house surrounded it only makes sense to make one last stand for the survival of human civilization. this is what you have been preparing for assuming that you have not been lacking, you should easily be able to replicate the compression affects of chemically feuled implosion assembly nuclear weapon explosive lens, with your bare hands to force the fissel uranium into supercriticality, cuasing an expotential growth of nuclear chain reactions that realeases 226 billion joules of energy into the surrounding enviroment. but this is not a tragic case of self sacrifice, because you took a swig of sweet baby rays before running out of the house. you will not go gentle into this goodnight, for souped up on the sweet nectar of God. You are now essentially a highly lethal superhuman nuclear recoil gun. no mortal shall oppose you now. for you have ascended to a plane of existence touched by no other living man. your opponents will not even realize what is happening, before a beam of thistle material transfers 500 Kilotons worth of TNT through their chest, killing them instantly.

#home security#barbecue#uranium

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The Gettysburg Adress

Since it is currently presidents day, Here is the entire Gettysburg Adress.

"Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate-we can not consecrate-we can not hallow-this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.

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Toyota Corolla Add New Smart Key by Autel IM608 and APB112

Autel MaxiIM IM608 key programmer and APB112 Smart Key Simulator can work together to add a smart key for Toyota Corolla in less than 2 minutes. Here is the instruction.

A Step-by-Step Procedure:

Step 1: Establish Vehicle Connection

Plug in the VCl into the vehicle's OBDII port.

Activate the vehicle's ignition.

Step 2: Navigate to IMMO and choose vehicle model

Press “IMMO” on the main menu of MaxiIM IM608

Agree to the disclaimer

Select the region "Asia," followed by "Toyota."

Choose "Manual selection," then "USA," and further select "COROLLA."

Choose the appropriate car year range (e.g., 2017-2018).

Opt for "Smart key."

Confirm vehicle profile

Step 3: Add a Smart Key

Select "Control Unit," followed by "Keyless System (CAN)," and choose "Add Smart Key."

Verify the usage of Autel APB112 smart key simulator

Activate the hazard warning lamps.

Every step must be performed within the designated time frame.

A total of 6 learning positions are involved.

Position a previously learned smart key near the START button.

Successful learning confirmation.

Process Completed!

By following these straightforward steps, Autel MaxiIM IM608 successfully adds a new smart key for the Toyota Corolla model.

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Toyota lost to politics at Le Mans after Balance of Performance change | WEC

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has made his frustration clear with the change to the World Endurance Championship’s Balance of Performance on the eve of last week’s Le Mans 24 Hours. The competitiveness of their GR010 cars suffered after the BoP was adjusted 10 days before the race began. The minimum weight of the Toyota was increased by 37 kilograms, while it was also given a 4MJ increase in the amount of energy it could consume per stint. It meant the GR010 was the heaviest hypercar in the race by 16kg compared to the second-heaviest. This was Ferrari’s 499P, which was less severely affected by the BoP change. Toyoda said he was disappointed by the change in light of Toyota’s commitment to WEC, which it has participated in consistently since it was revived in 2012. “Audi withdrew in 2016, Porsche disappeared from 2018 and only Toyota remained in the top category of Le Mans and fought,” he told the Toyota Times. “We really welcomed the return of other manufacturers this year. “What we are doing is ‘sport where athletes fight’. That is motor sports. It’s definitely not a motor ‘politics’ that exposes the stubbornness of manufacturers. I want to say I wanted drivers, engineers and mechanics to race in a place that looked ahead to the next 100 years. When I was watching the qualifiers, I thought, ‘I lost to politics’.” Toyoda made his comments after Ferrari locked out the front row for the race. The two Toyotas, which won the opening three WEC races of the year between them, took third and fifth on the grid. Toyoda said he “doesn’t want to engage in a closed political battle that no one can see” and prefers “an open place where everyone is watching”. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free “Rivals seriously fighting each other… I think that’s what sports is all about, and I’m sure the fans want to see that sort of thing.” The Ferrari of Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi and James Calado won last weekend’s race by 81 seconds from the Toyota of Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa. The second Toyota retired due to damage incurred in a collision with backmarkers. Toyota also presented a concept design for a future hydrogen-powered car at Le Mans. Toyoda said he is keen to see the technology at Le Mans, where it is planned for introduction in three years’ time. “Two weeks ago I ran the Fuji 24-hour race,” he said. “While many people around the world are talking about BEVs [battery electric vehicles] as an option, we have been fighting for the realisation of a hydrogen society, believing that hydrogen is also an option. “Hydrogen has an image of an explosion, and the image that it is a dangerous fuel is hard to get rid of. I think that the image has been changed from ‘dangerous’ to ‘future’.” Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept, 2023 Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept, 2023 Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept, 2023 Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept, 2023 Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept, 2023 Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept, 2023 Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free 2023 F1 season Browse all 2023 F1 season articles via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net/

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Industry Outlook of Fuel Cell Market 2023 Trends to 2030

Fuel Cell Industry Overview

The global fuel cell market size was estimated at USD 7.35 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1% from 2024 to 2030. Increasing demand for unconventional energy sources is one of the key factors driving the growth. Growing private-public partnerships and reduced environmental impact are expected to propel the demand. Governments across the globe are anticipated to supplement the developments by offering support in different forms, including funding R&D activities and funding suitable financing programs. Building a robust regulatory framework is vital as government enterprises need to provide an environment that is favorable for investment.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Fuel Cell Market

Most of the U.S. states, such as California and New York, have set mandates to limit the carbon emissions from commercial and industrial end users in the country. This has resulted in end users opting for clean energy technologies to comply with the mandate and limit their carbon footprint. Bloom Energy, one of the major fuel cell vendors in the U.S., provides its bloom energy servers for power generation application to aid commercial and industrial end users limit their carbon footprint.

For instance, in September 2023, FuelCell Energy, Inc. and Toyota Motor North America announced the completion of Tri-gen system at Toyota's Port of Long Beach operations. Tri-gen is an example of FuelCell Energy's ability to scale hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. Such innovative ideas is expected to foster the demand of fuel cell market over forecast period.

Fuel cell market is a rapidly growing sector with a wide range of potential opportunities. The technology is constantly improving, with new materials and designs leading to increased efficiency and performance. This is making fuel cells more attractive for a wider range of applications. Transportation sector is one of the largest markets for fuel cells. Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEVs) offer several advantages over battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), such as longer range and faster refueling times. As the cost of FCEVs comes down and the hydrogen infrastructure grows, the market for fuel cell vehicles is expected to boom. Companies operating in the market continuously launch new products in order to pace up with the growing fuel cell technology. For instance, in January 2024, Nikola Corporation launched 42 and wholesaled 35 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) under HYLA brand for U.S. and Canada customers. The trucks are featured to run with a range of 500 miles with an estimated fueling time as low as 20 minutes.

Browse through Grand View Research's Power Generation & Storage Industry Research Reports.

• The global battery market size was estimated at USD 118.20 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2024 to 2030. The market is experiencing rapid growth, driven primarily by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure.

• The global refrigerant market size was estimated at USD 14.26 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030.The industry is experiencing growth due to increased demand from various end-use sectors, particularly the commercial & industrial refrigeration industry.

Fuel Cell Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global fuel cell market report based on product, components, fuel, size, application, and end-use, and region:

Fuel Cell Product Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • PEMFC • PAFC • SOFC • MCFC • AFC • Others

Fuel Cell Components Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • Stack • Balance of Plant

Fuel Cell Fuel Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • Hydrogen • Ammonia • Methanol • Ethanol • Hydrocarbon

Fuel Cell Size Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • Small-scale • Large-scale

Fuel Cell Application Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • Stationary • Transportation • Portable

Fuel Cell End-use Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • Residential • Commercial & Industrial • Transportation • Data Centers • Military & Defense • Utilities & Government

Fuel Cell Regional Outlook (Volume, Units; Capacity, MW, Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) • North America o US o Canada o Mexico • Europe o Germany o France o UK o Italy o Spain �� Asia Pacific o China o Japan o South Korea o India o Taiwan o Australia • Central & South America o Brazil o Argentina • Middle East & Africa o Saudi Arabia o UAE o South Africa

Order a free sample PDF of the Fuel Cell Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

Key Companies profiled:

• Ballard Power Systems • Bloom Energy • Ceres Power Holdings PLC • Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. • FuelCell Energy, Inc. • Hydrogenics Corporation • Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology B.V. • Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC • Plug Power, Inc. • SFC Energy AG

Key Fuel Cell Company Insights

• In November 2023, Honda in association with General Motors displayed a prototype of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell system at European Hydrogen Week in Brussels. The company is planning to expand its portfolio in fuel cell technology. • In December 2023, General Motors and Komatsu announced to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the Japanese construction machinery maker's 930E electric drive mining truck. • In January 2023, Cochin Shipyard Limited initiated research activities for the development of a hydrogen-fueled electric vessel based on low-temperature proton exchange membrane technology. • In January 2023, Advent Technologies collaborated with Alfa laval to explore the application of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells in marine applications.

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Découvrez la Toyota Sienna 2018, un monospace qui offre un design élégant, un intérieur raffiné et des technologies de pointe. #toyota #toyotasienna

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Using art and science to depict the MIT family from 1861 to the present

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Using art and science to depict the MIT family from 1861 to the present

In MIT.nano’s laboratories, researchers use silicon wafers as the platform to shape transformative technologies such as quantum circuitry, microfluidic devices, or energy-harvesting structures. But these substrates can also serve as a canvas for an artist, as MIT Professor W. Craig Carter demonstrates in the latest One.MIT mosaic.

The One.MIT project celebrates the people of MIT by using the tools of MIT.nano to etch their collective names, arranged as a mosaic by Carter, into a silicon wafer just 8 inches in diameter. The latest edition of One.MIT — including 339,537 names of students, faculty, staff, and alumni associated with MIT from 1861 to September 2023 — is now on display in the ground-floor galleries at MIT.nano in the Lisa T. Su Building (Building 12).

“A spirit of innovation and a relentless drive to solve big problems have permeated the campus in every decade of our history. This passion for discovery, learning, and invention is the thread connecting MIT’s 21st-century family to our 19th-century beginnings and all the years in between,” says Vladimir Bulović, director of MIT.nano and the Fariborz Maseeh Chair in Emerging Technology. “One.MIT celebrates the MIT ethos and reminds us that no matter when we came to MIT, whatever our roles, we all leave a mark on this remarkable community.”

A team of students, faculty, staff, and alumni inscribed the design on the wafer inside the MIT.nano cleanrooms. Because the names are too small to be seen with the naked eye — they measure only microns high on the wafer — the One.MIT website allows anyone to look up a name and find its location in the mosaic.

Finding inspiration in the archives

The first two One.MIT art pieces, created in 2018 and 2020, were inscribed in silicon wafers 6 inches in diameter, slightly smaller than the latest art piece, which benefited from the newest MIT.nano tools that can fabricate 8-inch wafers. The first designs form well-known, historic MIT images: the Great Dome (2018) and the MIT seal (2020).

Carter, who is the Toyota Professor of Materials Processing and professor of materials science and engineering, created the designs and algorithms for each version of One.MIT. He started a search last summer for inspiration for the 2024 design. “The image needed to be iconic of MIT,” says Carter, “and also work within the constraints of a large-scale mosaic.”

Carter ultimately found the solution within the Institute Archives, in the form of a lithograph used on the cover of a program for the 1916 MIT rededication ceremony that celebrated the Institute’s move from Boston to Cambridge on its 50th anniversary.

Incorporating MIT nerdiness

Carter began by creating a black-and-white image, redrawing the lithograph’s architectural features and character elements. He recreated the kerns (spaces) and the fonts of the letters as algorithmic geometric objects.

The color gradient of the sky behind the dome presented a challenge because only two shades were available. To tackle this issue and impart texture, Carter created a Hilbert curve — a hierarchical, continuous curve made by replacing an element with a combination of four elements. Each of these four elements are replaced by another four elements, and so on. The resulting object is like a fractal — the curve changes shape as it goes from top to bottom, with 90-degree turns throughout.

“This was an opportunity to add a fun and ‘nerdy’ element — fitting for MIT,” says Carter.

To achieve both the gradient and the round wafer shape, Carter morphed the square Hilbert curve (consisting of 90-degree angles) into a disk shape using Schwarz-Christoffel mapping, a type of conformal mapping that can be used to solve problems in many different domains.

“Conformal maps are lovely convergences of physics and engineering with mathematics and geometry,” says Carter.

Because the conformal mapping is smooth and also preserves the angles, the square’s corners produce four singular points on the circle where the Hilbert curve’s line segments shrink to a point. The location of the four points in the upper part of the circle “squeezes” the curve and creates the gradient (and the texture of the illustration) — dense-to-sparse from top-to-bottom.

The final mosaic is made up of 6,476,403 characters, and Carter needed to use font and kern types that would fill as much of the wafer’s surface as possible without having names break up and wrap around to the next line. Carter’s algorithm alleviated this problem, at least somewhat, by searching for names that slotted into remaining spaces at the end of each row. The algorithm also performed an optimization over many different choices for the random order of the names. 

Finding — and wrangling — hundreds of thousands of names

In addition to the art and algorithms, the foundation of One.MIT is the extensive collection of names spanning more than 160 years of MIT. The names reflect students, alumni, faculty, and staff — the wide variety of individuals who have always formed the MIT community.

Annie Wang, research scientist and special projects coordinator for MIT.nano, again played an instrumental role in collecting the names for the project, just as she had for the 2018 and 2020 versions. Despite her experience, collating the names to construct the newest edition still presented several challenges, given the variety of input sources to the dataset and the need to format names in a consistent manner.

“Both databases and OCR-scanned text can be messy,” says Wang, referring to the electronic databases and old paper directories from which names were sourced. “And cleaning them up is a lot of work.”

Many names were listed in multiple places, sometimes spelled or formatted differently across sources. There were very short first and last names, very long first and last names — and also a portion of names in which more than one person had nearly identical names. And some groups are simply hard to find in the records. “One thing I wish we had,” comments Wang, “is a list of long-term volunteers at MIT who contribute so much but aren’t reflected in the main directories.”

Once the design was completed, Carter and Wang handed off a CAD file to Jorg Scholvin, associate director of fabrication at MIT.nano. Scholvin assembled a team that reflected One.MIT — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — and worked with them to fabricate the wafer inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom. The fab team included Carter; undergraduate students Akorfa Dagadu, Sean Luk, Emilia K. Szczepaniak, Amber Velez, and twin brothers Juan Antonio Luera and Juan Angel Luera; MIT Sloan School of Management EMBA student Patricia LaBorda; staff member Kevin Verrier of MIT Facilities; and alumnae Madeline Hickman ’11 and Eboney Hearn ’01, who is also the executive director of Engineering Outreach Programs.

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Using art and science to depict the MIT family from 1861 to the present

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Using art and science to depict the MIT family from 1861 to the present

In MIT.nano’s laboratories, researchers use silicon wafers as the platform to shape transformative technologies such as quantum circuitry, microfluidic devices, or energy-harvesting structures. But these substrates can also serve as a canvas for an artist, as MIT Professor W. Craig Carter demonstrates in the latest One.MIT mosaic.

The One.MIT project celebrates the people of MIT by using the tools of MIT.nano to etch their collective names, arranged as a mosaic by Carter, into a silicon wafer just 8 inches in diameter. The latest edition of One.MIT — including 339,537 names of students, faculty, staff, and alumni associated with MIT from 1861 to September 2023 — is now on display in the ground-floor galleries at MIT.nano in the Lisa T. Su Building (Building 12).

“A spirit of innovation and a relentless drive to solve big problems have permeated the campus in every decade of our history. This passion for discovery, learning, and invention is the thread connecting MIT’s 21st-century family to our 19th-century beginnings and all the years in between,” says Vladimir Bulović, director of MIT.nano and the Fariborz Maseeh Chair in Emerging Technology. “One.MIT celebrates the MIT ethos and reminds us that no matter when we came to MIT, whatever our roles, we all leave a mark on this remarkable community.”

A team of students, faculty, staff, and alumni inscribed the design on the wafer inside the MIT.nano cleanrooms. Because the names are too small to be seen with the naked eye — they measure only microns high on the wafer — the One.MIT website allows anyone to look up a name and find its location in the mosaic.

Finding inspiration in the archives

The first two One.MIT art pieces, created in 2018 and 2020, were inscribed in silicon wafers 6 inches in diameter, slightly smaller than the latest art piece, which benefited from the newest MIT.nano tools that can fabricate 8-inch wafers. The first designs form well-known, historic MIT images: the Great Dome (2018) and the MIT seal (2020).

Carter, who is the Toyota Professor of Materials Processing and professor of materials science and engineering, created the designs and algorithms for each version of One.MIT. He started a search last summer for inspiration for the 2024 design. “The image needed to be iconic of MIT,” says Carter, “and also work within the constraints of a large-scale mosaic.”

Carter ultimately found the solution within the Institute Archives, in the form of a lithograph used on the cover of a program for the 1916 MIT rededication ceremony that celebrated the Institute’s move from Boston to Cambridge on its 50th anniversary.

Incorporating MIT nerdiness

Carter began by creating a black-and-white image, redrawing the lithograph’s architectural features and character elements. He recreated the kerns (spaces) and the fonts of the letters as algorithmic geometric objects.

The color gradient of the sky behind the dome presented a challenge because only two shades were available. To tackle this issue and impart texture, Carter created a Hilbert curve — a hierarchical, continuous curve made by replacing an element with a combination of four elements. Each of these four elements are replaced by another four elements, and so on. The resulting object is like a fractal — the curve changes shape as it goes from top to bottom, with 90-degree turns throughout.

“This was an opportunity to add a fun and ‘nerdy’ element — fitting for MIT,” says Carter.

To achieve both the gradient and the round wafer shape, Carter morphed the square Hilbert curve (consisting of 90-degree angles) into a disk shape using Schwarz-Christoffel mapping, a type of conformal mapping that can be used to solve problems in many different domains.

“Conformal maps are lovely convergences of physics and engineering with mathematics and geometry,” says Carter.

Because the conformal mapping is smooth and also preserves the angles, the square’s corners produce four singular points on the circle where the Hilbert curve’s line segments shrink to a point. The location of the four points in the upper part of the circle “squeezes” the curve and creates the gradient (and the texture of the illustration) — dense-to-sparse from top-to-bottom.

The final mosaic is made up of 6,476,403 characters, and Carter needed to use font and kern types that would fill as much of the wafer’s surface as possible without having names break up and wrap around to the next line. Carter’s algorithm alleviated this problem, at least somewhat, by searching for names that slotted into remaining spaces at the end of each row. The algorithm also performed an optimization over many different choices for the random order of the names. 

Finding — and wrangling — hundreds of thousands of names

In addition to the art and algorithms, the foundation of One.MIT is the extensive collection of names spanning more than 160 years of MIT. The names reflect students, alumni, faculty, and staff — the wide variety of individuals who have always formed the MIT community.

Annie Wang, research scientist and special projects coordinator for MIT.nano, again played an instrumental role in collecting the names for the project, just as she had for the 2018 and 2020 versions. Despite her experience, collating the names to construct the newest edition still presented several challenges, given the variety of input sources to the dataset and the need to format names in a consistent manner.

“Both databases and OCR-scanned text can be messy,” says Wang, referring to the electronic databases and old paper directories from which names were sourced. “And cleaning them up is a lot of work.”

Many names were listed in multiple places, sometimes spelled or formatted differently across sources. There were very short first and last names, very long first and last names — and also a portion of names in which more than one person had nearly identical names. And some groups are simply hard to find in the records. “One thing I wish we had,” comments Wang, “is a list of long-term volunteers at MIT who contribute so much but aren’t reflected in the main directories.”

Once the design was completed, Carter and Wang handed off a CAD file to Jorg Scholvin, associate director of fabrication at MIT.nano. Scholvin assembled a team that reflected One.MIT — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — and worked with them to fabricate the wafer inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom. The fab team included Carter; undergraduate students Akorfa Dagadu, Sean Luk, Emilia K. Szczepaniak, Amber Velez, and twin brothers Juan Antonio Luera and Juan Angel Luera; MIT Sloan School of Management EMBA student Patricia LaBorda; staff member Kevin Verrier of MIT Facilities; and alumnae Madeline Hickman ’11 and Eboney Hearn ’01, who is also the executive director of Engineering Outreach Programs.

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With Growing E-Commerce Sector, Forklift Market To Witness 2.8% CAGR between 2020 and 2030

Rising significantly from 2017, the share of the e-commerce sector in the total global retail sales reached 14% in 2018. Further, by 2021, almost 17% of the total retail sales across the world are expected to be made through online shopping channels. This is because such platforms offer customers the price flexibility and fast delivery service they are looking for.

This factor is expected to propel the global forklift market, which garnered $33,878.7 million revenue in 2019, to $42,519.4 million by 2030, at a 2.8% CAGR between 2020 and 2030. This is because, to meet the rising number of online shopping orders, e-commerce and logistics firms are focusing on increasing their operational efficiency by deploying such vehicles. In addition, with the shelf height increasing and aisle width decreasing at warehouses, new forklifts, especially designed for such constraints, are witnessing rising sales.

Like companies across various other sectors, forklift manufacturers are also subject to the ill-effects of the COVID-19 situation. Due to the ceasing of manufacturing activities, companies offering forklifts as well as their components would need to alter their strategies and come up with a more-efficient supply chain model. The ripple effects of the current shutdown in several countries are expected to be witnessed till at least the entire 2021.

Forklift Market Segmentation Analysis

During 2014–2019, class 5 forklift trucks generated the highest revenue in the industry, owing to their high popularity in emerging economies, such as China and India. They are preferred for heavy-lift applications, especially in places where the risk of tire punctures is high, as such vehicles have pneumatic tires. Their payload capacity is between 3,000 and 55,000 pounds (1,360 and 25,000 kg), which makes them suitable for heavy lifting.

The counterbalance bifurcation, under segmentation by product, dominated the industry in the past. These trucks have two forks at the front, and they are able to get quite close to the load to be picked and moved. They are designed for varying loads and conditions, which makes them popular for logistical operations.

During the forecast period, the higher value CAGR, of 3.4%, is projected to be witnessed by the electric bifurcation, on the basis of engine type. This is attributed to the rising concerns regarding the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) from fossil-fuel vehicles. In addition, class 1, 2, and 3 trucks are pressed in lightweight lifting, for which electricity can easily provide the required power. Another reason for the increasing sale of electric forklifts would be the gradual decline in the cost of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Presently, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the most lucrative forklift market, due to the rapid growth in the automotive and retail industries in India, South Korea, Japan, and China. In addition, regional governments are implementing strict mandates for security and safety at the workplace, which is leading to the quick deployment of such trucks. In the years to come, the fastest rise in the adoption of forklift vehicles would be seen in the Latina America, Middle East & Africa (LAMEA) region, on account of the swift industrialization and popularity of the warehousing model.

Partnerships Rank High among Strategic Developments in Market

In order to increase their sale and customer base, companies in the industry are entering into partnerships, as such moves allow forklift manufacturers to:

Equip their vehicles with advanced automation software

Make the trucks controllable via voice commands

Together develop improved vehicles

Manufacture and recycle Li-ion batteries

Sell spare parts in the international market

The most prominent players in the global forklift market include KION Group AG, Toyota Industries Corp., Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., Jungheinrich AG, Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd., Crown Equipment Corp., Hangcha Group Co. Ltd., Anhui Forklift Truck Group Corp., Doosan Corp., and Komatsu Ltd.

Source: P&S Intelligence

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2018 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

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Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor 

The Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor market, valued at US$ 25.7 billion in 2019, is poised to exhibit a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.3% throughout the forecast period. This growth is fueled by increased sales of automotive vehicles and the incorporation of value-added and comfort features across a wide range of cars. The demand for AC compressors in vehicles has been on an upward trajectory since 2010, prompting large-scale enterprises to fortify their market presence and expand production capacity. This trend is prevalent among major players, and the industry is expected to become hypercompetitive with the rise in automotive production.

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Key Trends and Factors Driving the Global Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor Market Revenue

Companies are capitalizing on technological advancements in product design to offer high-performance compressors across various vehicle types. Eco-friendly air conditioning compressors with noise cancellation features have gained prominence in the market. For instance, Sanden Corporation developed CO2 refrigerant compressors for mass-produced passenger cars, supplying them to Daimler in 2017.

The anticipated increase in automotive vehicle sales will continue to drive the growth of AC compressors worldwide. With a record 79 million units sold in 2018, global sales are expected to maintain a significant rate, creating higher revenue opportunities for industry players.

The South Asian region is expected to witness the installation of AC compressors through the aftermarket, which holds significant market prominence due to increasing per capita income and changing lifestyles. Value-added features are being installed across a range of vehicles.

Stringent regulatory compliance is playing a major role in the sales and development of innovative automotive AC compressors. For instance, the European directive on mobile air conditioning systems (MACs) introduced a ban on the use of refrigerant gas with a global warming potential (GWP) higher than 150 for all new cars sold in the EU since 2017.

Merger acquisitions and plant expansions are major trends in the air conditioning compressor market. In April 2019, Toyota and Denso reached an agreement to transfer core electronic component operations to Denso. In 2014, Toyota partnered with Denso to establish Yantai Shougang TD Automotive Compressor Co., Ltd. in China, and Zhejiang Santian Auto Air Conditioning increased its annual production capacity to over 50,000 units.

Global Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor Market Size and Forecast: Vehicle Type Analysis

Passenger cars are expected to account for 81% of sales revenue for automotive AC compressor market players in 2019.

Based on vehicle type, industry revenue is analyzed across commercial and passenger vehicles, further segmented into light-weight vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles. Passenger vehicles are expected to dominate the global share due to higher sales.

Global Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor Market Size and Forecast: Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific accounted for 42% of global sales in 2018, with sales expected to dominate the global market due to higher automotive vehicle sales in the region. China, Japan, and India are major markets for automotive AC compressors, with China leading as the world's largest car manufacturer.

North America is the second-largest revenue destination, followed by Western Europe. The emergence of electric cars and buses is expected to fuel growth in the region.

Global Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor Market Size and Forecast: Competition Landscape

Key players in the Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor market include:

Sanden Corporation

Denso Corporation

Yantai Shougang TD Automotive Compressor Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Santian Auto Air Conditioning Compressor Co. Ltd

HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co

Valeo SA

Calsonic Kansei Corporation

Dunair Smiths Manufacturing PTY Ltd.

Industry Segmentation

By Vehicle Type:

Commercial

Light Weight Vehicles

Heavy Duty Vehicles

Passenger Vehicle

Light Weight Vehicles

Conventional

Electric

Others

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Toyota 4 Runner Years to Avoid

While the Toyota 4Runner is generally known for its reliability and off-road capabilities, there are certain model years that some owners and experts have identified as having specific issues or concerns. It's important to note that individual experiences may vary, and not all vehicles of a particular model year will necessarily have the same problems. To learn more interesting facts about the Toyota 4Runner visit autonationx.com.

Here are some model years that some owners and experts have highlighted for potential concerns:

2003-2009: Some owners have reported issues with the V6 engine's head gasket in these model years. It's advisable to check for any signs of coolant leaks or engine overheating.

2010-2014: The 2010 model year experienced a recall related to potential cracks in the outer rear seats. Additionally, some owners have reported concerns about the Entune infotainment system in these years.

2015-2018: Some owners have raised concerns about the Entune system and touchscreen functionality in these model years. Additionally, there were some complaints about the ride quality and handling characteristics.

2019-2020: Owners have reported issues with the multimedia system, including touchscreen malfunctions and freezing. Additionally, there have been complaints about the functionality of the adaptive cruise control system.

2021-2022: As with any newer model, it's important to be aware of potential recalls or issues that may arise after the vehicle has been on the market for a while. Stay informed about any manufacturer updates or recalls for these model years.

It's important to note that these points are generalizations, and many individuals have had positive experiences with these model years. Additionally, Toyota often addresses issues through recalls and service bulletins. Before purchasing any used vehicle, it's advisable to have a qualified mechanic inspect it thoroughly, regardless of the model year, to identify any potential issues.

However, I can provide you with some general advice on how to research and identify potential years to avoid for any vehicle, including the Toyota 4Runner:

Consumer Reports and Reliability Ratings: Consumer Reports often provides reliability ratings for various car models. Check their reviews and ratings for the specific years of the Toyota 4Runner you're interested in.

Owner Reviews: Reading reviews from owners of the specific model years you are considering can provide valuable insights into common issues and concerns.

Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Check for any recalls or TSBs related to the Toyota 4Runner. Recalls are issued for safety-related issues, while TSBs address known problems and recommended repairs.

Online Forums: Explore online forums dedicated to Toyota 4Runner owners. Enthusiast forums often discuss common problems, solutions, and experiences with specific model years.

Test Drive and Inspection: If possible, test drive the vehicle and have a trusted mechanic inspect it before making a purchase. This can help identify potential issues specific to the individual car.

Model Changes: Be aware of major model changes or redesigns. Sometimes, the first year of a new generation may have more issues as manufacturers work out kinks in the design.

Remember that individual experiences can vary, and not all vehicles from a particular year will have the same problems. Conducting thorough research and being diligent in your pre-purchase inspection can increase the likelihood of a satisfying ownership experience.

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