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Heavy Duty Aftermarket Super Truck
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Enviro-Cool
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The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Super Truck patented system delivers up to 10% reduced fuel consumption, under-hood heat...
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2016 Create the Future Design Contest
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2016 Create the Future Design Contest: Consumer Products Category Winner
MIFOLD
Jon Sumroy, Carfoldio, Ltd., Ra’anana, Israel
The mifold Grab-and-Go booster seat for children aged 4-12 is more than ten times smaller than a regular booster seat and just as safe. A regular booster seat works by lifting a child up to the position...
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