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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Based on a 1933 Ford Roadster, this Hot Rod is intended to showcase the possibilities and the performance of using natural gas in a fun and unique way. Electric steering. Fuel tanks.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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Although Chevy emphasizes the benefits of the 2500HD with the bi-fuel option as a full dual fuel vehicle with a combined range of up to some 650 miles, in more than 500 miles of driving over the course of a week, we used mainly only natural gas. We’ll set aside the business challenges facing alternative fuel providers.).

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. High-Tech Infotainment.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Like this post?

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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The electric power steering was precise with good feedback, especially when tackling mountain sweepers. Safety tech backs up style. That all-electric model based on GM’s Ultium platform will take the Blazer into truly new territory. Taking corners faster than the posted limit would induce noticeable weight shift.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

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Stopping by the four-wheel disc brakes with ABS was solid and confident; the steering feedback delivered good feel for the road through the well-weighted electric-variable steering. Tech and luxury all packaged within reach. Maybe the last of the gas-burners. The rumbling and popping when downshifting at-speed is a kick.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones.

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