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NREL analysis of Proterra electric bus demo finds average fuel economy nearly 4x that of CNG baseline buses

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The baseline CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 4.04 These results indicated that the BEBs have an average fuel economy that is nearly 4 times higher than that of the CNG buses. Foothill Transit began a demonstration of three Proterra battery electric buses (BEBs) in October 2010. miles per DGE. Background.

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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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It is rated at an estimated 180 hp (134 kW) and 170 lb-ft (230 N·m) @ 4900 rpm and is a variant of the same engine that was recognized as one of Ward’s Ten Best Engines in 2010. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Along with the Ecotec 2.4L

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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle).

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Ford to triple production capacity of electrified vehicles in North America by 2013; led by C-MAX Hybrid, C-MAX Energi

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More than 100,000 of these new vehicles have been sold in Europe since its launch in late 2010, and Ford is already finding new ways to produce more European C-MAX models than originally expected at its Valencia, Spain, plant. This all-new hybrid also will travel at a higher all-electric speed than Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mph.