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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

Green Car Congress

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. Shot of the CNG-fueled LS-7.

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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

Green Car Congress

They also found that increasing renewable diesel (Neste Oil’s NExBTL) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) diesel blends showed NO x reductions with rising blend level. In California, biodiesel use accounted for 86% of the alternative fuels consumed by the state fleet in 2010. Earlier post.).

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

Some have contended that the materials used in EV production are equivalent in environmental impact to driving a conventional gas car. mph” in the United States. Why does this matter? They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. Level 1 (120v) charging is practical when a charge of approximately 5 mph is acceptable, while Level 2 and Level 3 must be utilized for a faster charge. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

These are competitive with other smaller EVs, but the EcoBoost V6 F-150 version tops 520 miles of EPA range with a 26-gallon gas tank. The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. The Lightning giveth (power).

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. 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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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

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 also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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