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

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Simply put, they are going to be highly visible throughout Western Canada – a region that’s as easily associated with oil , tar sands, and pickup trucks as South Dakota or Wyoming. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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

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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: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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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.

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Read Your Way Through Utah

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And for a more personal sense of Arches and Canyonlands, “ Blow Sand In His Soul: Bates Wilson, The Heart of Canyonlands ,” by Jen Jackson Quintano, is a spirited biography of Wilson, who advocated their protection. “ The post Read Your Way Through Utah appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. Even the oil volume is optimized for minimal weight. 2013 Cadillac ATS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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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.

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