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Caterpillar is putting MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul truck to work in Vale mine

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“We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternative fuels in the mines. Caterpillar and Vale have also agreed to a joint study on the viability of a dual-fuel (ethanol/diesel) solution for existing ICE-powered assets.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Functional and fuel efficient.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. News: 2023 Toyota & Lexus New Products.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 As more electric trucks are on the market (there are three currently available with the GMC Hummer , Rivian R1T and the Ford Lightning ), consumers will become more comfortable with the idea that burning fossil fuels and spewing emissions into the atmosphere is no longer necessary. 1,200 pounds of payload.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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Giving new meaning to “high” way The Polestar 2 RWD gets a new single motor producing 299 horsepower (hp) and 361 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.), with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 The all-electric range (AER) is now up to 320 miles, a 20% range increase over the 2023 model.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category.

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