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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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The brake energy recovery system converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into stored energy by compressing nitrogen gas in a storage device called an accumulator. The CNG concept has already participated in demonstration in Chula Vista, California over one month on a collection route typically served by a traditional CNG truck.

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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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The diesel engine powers an electric generator, which provides direct power to the wheels, eliminating the torque converter, automatic transmission, transfer case and drive shafts. M2 reached speeds of nearly 80 mph (129 km/h) and completed the course at 4:20 p.m. PST—approximately 6.5 hours over the limit for scoring purposes.

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by the FEV booth to see the H3 ReEV after his remarks at the SAE 2009 World Congress opening ceremony. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds. The Caliber ReEv accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds and has a tope speed of 84 mph. Click to enlarge.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Fiat stopped selling the Cinquecento, or 500e, in the United States (in reality California and Oregon only) in 2019. of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 Here, in alphabetical order, are the World or North American debuts. 2024 Fiat 500e EV. Back and better in the USA. If this comes to market, oh boy! 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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In the 210 miles we put on the CUV, averaging 65 miles per hour traversing Southern California highways, we had an average of 41.5 This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in a front-wheel drive XT4 Premium Luxury. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3 seconds were plenty peppy for freeway onramp merging. mpg, same as the EPA.