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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. —Harold P.

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European Strategy for low-emission mobility stresses digital tech, electrification and ZEVs

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In accordance with Directive on alternative fuel infrastructure, Member States are required to implement common standards, including a common plug for electric vehicles, and roll out infrastructure for alternative fuels. This would make charging of electric vehicles easier. Zero-emission vehicles.

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UC Riverside team receives $2M to evaluate emission reduction benefits of hybrid bulldozer and excavator

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The project will help establish the methodology for making comparisons under such varied conditions. Researchers will design standardized tasks, such as lifting a heavy object. The performance of the hybrid vehicle will then be compared to that of conventional diesel powered vehicles.

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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 Your numbers may differ. Very European.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. The post Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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Volvo Car led CO2 reductions among European automakers in 2010 due partly to diesel success

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The sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment, of new car CO 2 emissions in Europe ( 2011 Cars & CO 2 Report: How clean are Europe’s cars ) found that Volvo Car Corporation led the pack with a CO 2 reduction of 9%. 2011 Cars & CO 2 Report: How clean are Europe’s cars.

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

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Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Clean Fleet Report. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report. Clean Fleet Report. Brains and brawn. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Bold Design.

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