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Efficient Drivetrains selected to participate in $4.4M DOE program for electrification of school buses

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million program implemented by the United States Department of Energy in efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. In response to the increased demand, EDI offers a vehicle developers kit and support program to enable bus manufacturers to rapidly create EV vehicle solutions. Earlier post.)

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. We surveyed customers likely to use natural gas or propane, and 72% told us they want to have these alternative-fuel capabilities available on F-150 with the 5.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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Partnerships like this make it feasible to address the industry’s distribution, installation and service/support gap for propane engines, broadening the potential for propane to become a widely utilized domestic fleet fuel. CleanFUEL USA will install IMPCO systems and provide vehicle service and support through its partners.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. All seats are covered in ActiveEx, a vegan synthetic material designed to clean easily, resist stains and be more durable than leather. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found).

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon. Clean Fleet Report drove the rear-wheel drive 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. V6 AWD model.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Your numbers may differ.

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