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American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

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American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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The final list recognizes the shift the auto industry is making towards electrification, which is currently encompassing all of the pathways recognized in the list. V8, the Honda Accord Hybrid, Porsche 911 Turbo’s 3.8L The post News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Opinion: Hey VW, Electric Vehicles Are Not a Joke

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The auto industry is not known as a second career for comedy writers. Honda confirmed it will sell two electric SUVs based on GM’s Ultium platform by 2024. The post Opinion: Hey VW, Electric Vehicles Are Not a Joke first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. It happens every year. Some get a chuckle; many more a groan.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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Around the same time, however, General Motors and other automakers were in the process of decommissioning their battery EV fleets, the key component of V2G. At the turn of the 20th century, utilities promoted the use of electric truck fleets to soak up excess electricity. Electric Car tzero 0-60 3.6

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 A Honda Civic costs $110 more than a Mitsubishi Lancer, but gets 4.5 mpg US (5.87 Poll Results.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Honda demonstrated their “ Walking Assist Device ” at the Congress. Honda is still interpreting the data but they believe the user’s externally powered legs are acted like a second heart, helping pump blood. Honda believes it will be a help in climbing stairs or industrial operations that require a lot of squatting.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. He works in the sustainable energy technologies industry and he is an advocate for change. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. Grassroots selling and support is great!!