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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350.

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

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The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter In our real world use, over 272 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 23 mpg. Scheduled Maintenance – Two years/20,000 miles. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison.

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