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AC Transit’s fuel cell bus breaks 25,000 hour operating record; demonstrating potential to meet diesel life cycle expectancy

Green Car Congress

AC Transit says that with each accomplishment, it has advanced alternative fuel vehicles by both proving the durability of hydrogen fuel cell in daily revenue service and remaining at least one year ahead of federal recommendations. A diesel engine’s life expectancy is 6 years or 250,000 miles before overhaul.

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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

Green Car Congress

This $130-million dollar investment in CNG capacity for 2018 builds on previous UPS investments of $100 million dollars in 2016 and $90 million dollars in 2017. UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. Plainfield, Ind.;

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds. Duramax turbo diesel in the Escalade was a brilliant move by Cadillac. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery TD6.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Hybrid Battery – 10 years/150,000 miles Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles Comprehensive – Three years/36,000 miles Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Two years/25,000 miles Corrosion Perforation – Five years/Unlimited miles. The 2023 Crown has these warranties.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax. The current approach of the fuel tax is simple, fair, and the collection and payment infrastructure is in place. In the 20 year period of 1997-2017, the average miles per gallon (MPG) of new passenger cars increased to 39.4

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Clean Fleet Report

Scheduled Maintenance – Two years/20,000 miles. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Just the right touches.

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