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FedEx boosts fleet with hybrid-electric trucks

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The FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles has leapt by more than 50 per cent from 172 to 264 after the company added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting existing models. ISB EPA 07 200hp EGR diesel engine and an Eaton hybrid-electric system featuring lithium-ion batteries for energy storage.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Charlotte to Orlando? New York City to Toledo? In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Charlotte to Orlando? New York City to Toledo? San Diego to San Francisco?

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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