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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

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Between the 15 ah Samsung cells and the premium Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, there are a lot of name-brand components to catch your eye with this Class 3 e-bike. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ride1Up 700 series in our hands-on review. Class 3 electric bike with 28mph (45 km/h) pedal assist and 20mph throttle.

Price 59
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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States. kW per vehicle).

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National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. A pathway to achieve 55% is being developed.

MPG 150
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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Vintage Name Returns to the United States. The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. When we have the Crown for a week or more we will post a Road Test review. A country cruiser. Hybrid Options.

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Study: Overall automotive aluminum recycling rate above 90%

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The peer-reviewed study, funded by the Aluminum Association, examines how much aluminum used in the United States’ light-duty automotive sector is recovered and recycled from vehicles at end of life. Light gauge scrap melting is estimated to result in a metal yield of 91%.

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Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Sales reps can easily all be put in hybrids or plug-in hybrids, and in most cases an all-electric car, light truck or SUV. Expect to see cities, counties, states and private companies make the switch to some sort of electrified light vehicle, in Classes 1 – 3 (passenger cars up to heavy-duty pickups), by the end of the decade.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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This is our review of the car that made the trip. The frunk up front The distinctive Mustang exterior design heritage continues onto the Mach-E, including a long hood and three LED tail lights, sequential as turn signals, that look oh-so-classic Mustang. We’ve got that covered in great detail in a separate story HERE.