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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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Additionally, Cummins has invested in research and development projects to build capability to develop products utilizing a wide range of fuels. Recognizing this, in May 2017, Cummins formed a new internal organization led by Sherry Aaholm, Cummins Chief Information Officer, called the Digital Accelerator.

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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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As a result, it has a carbon footprint more than 30% lower than gasoline manufactured entirely from petroleum. This fuel will be evaluated at Hockenheim by Audi and Aston Martin in the race-taxis used during the weekend support program for competition winners, VIPs and prominent guests for unique, high-speed passenger rides.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. The first is that the 17.3

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

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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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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. After registering a credit card, charging will be billed to VinFast, who will process the payment.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 This sci-fi whirring sound consists of a speaker mounted behind the front bumper, generating a futuristic sound so pedestrians have an idea the Niro PHEV is close by. The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. kW electric motor. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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