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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

Baua Electric

The company’s four electric trucks have been making short-haul deliveries from a distribution center to more than 200 Loblaw stores, traveling approximately 370 km (about 230 miles) per charge while hauling up to 32,000 kg (70,500 lbs.). At night, they charge at one of five 180 kW ABB chargers located roughly 10 km outside of Coquitlam.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. If it is cold outside or the battery charge is low, then the engine kicks-in as it does under heavy acceleration.

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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The eTorque system’s hybrid functions include auto stop/start, electric power assist, extended fuel shut-off, transmission shift management, intelligent battery charging and regenerative braking.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. Level 2 240V 3.5

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use. In addition to the regenerative charging, the 14.4 Charge times from an empty battery are: Level 1 120V 10.5

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. For maximum efficiency, charge the battery whenever possible.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. That is joined by exterior colors of Hampton Gray, Phantom Black, Sage Gray, Ice White and Mojave Sand. A torquey turbo four. The tail end is where things get interesting.

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