Road to Shangri-La

Article Abstract:

A racecar fan describes his experience and some of the highlights of their incredible seven-day, 1500-mile trip on his Ferrari from Lanzhou to Lhasa in China along with an Italian journalist and photographer. The Ferrari China Tour traveled from Shanghai to Beijing, southwest to Tibet, northwest to the Gobi desert, and then finally turned east back to Shanghai through southern China.

China, Personal narratives, Tibet, All terrain vehicle driving

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Toyota's Hybrid program: bridging the gap between internal combustion and electric power

Article Abstract:

The Toyota Hybrid System combines the parallel and series hybrid configurations. The hybrid vehicle has more range than a conventional electric vehicle and 1/10 of the emission levels of the conventional internal-combustion car. However, it bears the complexities of two propulsion systems.

Innovations, Automobiles, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Ford's hot pocket-rockets

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The increasing popularity of drag racing has prompted automaker Ford Motor to produce cars that will suit this sport. Drag racing cars form Ford include the Escort ZX2 S/R, Escort ZX2 Fusion, Cougar and SVT Contour.

Product information, Ford Motor Co., F

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