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Prince George’s County, Maryland converts 5 cargo vans with XL Hybrids’ Systems

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There are minimal maintenance requirements, no range limitations and no special fueling infrastructure. The project is part of the County’s on-going sustainability efforts to include fleet reduction of underutilized vehicles, car sharing, down-sizing and replacing fleet vehicles with more efficient alternative fuels and technologies.

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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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The deployment will result in a 100,000-metric-ton reduction in CO 2 emissions, equivalent to taking 21,000 passenger cars off the road for a year, according to the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. By the end of 2017, UPS anticipates logging one billion miles from its alternative fuel fleet.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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Q: What is your view on the readiness of the component industry for the shift towards adoption of multiple fuel technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024? The Indian auto component industry is actively embracing the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and other alternative fuel technologies.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. If you can imagine an interior feature or treatment that should be on a premium car, then Lexus packed it into the UX 250h. Enform connect services are included for 10 years.

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EV Charging Accessibility: Public vs. Private Charging Stations

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Additionally, less use often means less wear and tear, leading to less overall maintenance for charging stations. Private Charging Cons There are drawbacks to privatized charging for electric cars. Owners can also incur cost through increased station maintenance due to use. Electric Vehicle Charging Network U.S.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Ask any race car engineer the importance of getting the weight low to the ground and evenly distributed. The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city.