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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Heading out from Encinitas in northern San Diego County, we wound our way from the ocean to inland cities and back to the beach. The battery charge and mileage range are metered in realtime by a readout on the center touchscreen.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

gallon fuel tank and a fully charged battery, has an estimated 520 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Charlotte to Orlando?

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

gallon fuel tank, has an estimated 570 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. The bottom line is the Pacifica Hybrid, with the 16.5

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Our time was spent on dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and city traffic. Its worldwide sales top 6+ million, demonstrating its popularity.

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