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UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The trucks, manufactured by Workhorse Group, Inc., UPS operates one of the largest alternative fuel and advanced technology fleets in the US. Earlier post.).

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AC Transit’s fuel cell bus breaks 25,000 hour operating record; demonstrating potential to meet diesel life cycle expectancy

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AC Transit says that with each accomplishment, it has advanced alternative fuel vehicles by both proving the durability of hydrogen fuel cell in daily revenue service and remaining at least one year ahead of federal recommendations. The fuel cell manufacturer expected the onboard power plant to operate just 4,000 hours.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. Workhorse and AMP Electric Vehicles.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Lithium-Ion Batteries. The post Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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In our case it was as, traveling through four states, California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, having the extended battery made the trip worry-free. Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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There were few times, as we drove through California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, where the brake pedal was applied. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.