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GSA proposes assessing package delivery vendors on environmental and alternative fuel benchmarks

Green Car Congress

billion government-wide contract for package delivery services beginning in 2014 (Domestic Delivery Services Generation 3, DDS3), be assessed on their ability to meet annual targets for fuel efficiency, greenhouse gas intensity and alternative fuel use as well as delivery prices. —Gregory C. Staple, ACSF CEO.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

350 kW, 800-volt DC charging capability. Charging is through Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V) and DC Fast Charging. Chevrolet has confirmed 100 miles can be added in about 10 minutes when charging with 350 kW DC fast charging. WT: 510 horsepower; RST: 664 horsepower. 0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 2 kW onboard charger.

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A Focus on EV Clean Fleets – Reflections from the 2021 Green Transportation Summit and Expo

EV Match

What originally started as a heavy-duty alternative fuels industry event has evolved into a broader clean fleet conference. This summer, we celebrated 10 years of this critical clean transportation convening event with the theme “Reflecting + Refocusing on a Resilient Future.” This year’s expo was heavily focused on clean fleets.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

The fastest way will be with DC fast charging delivering a 20-to-80% battery state of charge boost in 42 minutes. 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. miles per hour of charging.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Green Car Congress

Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Description. Federal funding.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. Just like you do overnight with a mobile phone, plug in the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV to get the best fuel economy and the most from your investment. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge.

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