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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. The 120-volt power outlet is a useful feature, as was the running board step and the corner steps on the rear bumper outer edges.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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The lighted USB ports were accompanied by a 12-volt outlet. 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. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: Ford 2022 F-150 SuperCrew Platinum 4X4 PowerBoost Hybrid

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Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L kW having four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt outlet in the bed. gallons) of 87 octane fuel, and the hybrid engine automatically turns on and off as needed to charge the battery. The F-150 PowerBoost will make people forget about a diesel engine to power their pickup. liter V8; 3.0L

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California Energy Commission awards more than $17M to support alternative fuel and infrastructure projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $17,223,593 for eight projects including alternative fuel production, plug-in truck demonstrations, EV charging station deployment, and infrastructure planning. The order also requires the installation of sufficient infrastructure to support 1 million ZEVs in California by 2020.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County). Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Road Test: 2020 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2020 Ford Expedition. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Diesel.

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