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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. —Dustin Fry, MPH, a researcher at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. Treat, Kimberly R.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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Another first for Corvette–Two drive modes (with or without engine) With a gentle nod toward electrification, the E-Ray also takes the Corvette into more new territory—its first all-wheel drive model, first hybrid model and first one with a Stealth Mode to slip out of the neighborhood without the full-throated blast of 6.2-liter

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies. To date, GEM cars have driven more than 450 million emission-free miles.

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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 two-speed hydrostatic drive runs at low speed from 0-25 mph and high speed from 26-45 mph for urban driving, then combines with mechanical direct drive for more efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph). High speed based on a rear-loading truck traveling from a route to a transfer station (above 20 mph).

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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Clean Fleet Report drove the Levante Trofeo with the Ferrari-built twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. With options, Clean Fleet Report’s 2022 Levante Trofeo had a MSRP of $170,395. A rare find. Italian Power. Five-Seat Speedster. Dynamic Presence.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. Clean Fleet Report’s 2022 Trofeo had $25,000 in options, bringing the total to $148,495. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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In the most-general terms, the term “advanced combustion regimes” is intended to encompass clean and highly-efficient, liquid-fueled combustion engines. AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. Miller Cycle).

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