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ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Green Car Congress

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. A mid-term review will be conducted this year.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. Standard on all ZDX models are rear side window shades, a panoramic power slide and tilt moonroof (with a power shade) and power tailgate that on the S Type is hands-free. Go check it out!

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. The recall effort is expected to cost $900 million, which will make it the most expensive electric car recall ever. – March 1, via The Guardian.

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Project shows maritime fuel cell generator can increase energy efficiency by up to 30% at part load; reliability and cost issues

Green Car Congress

The generator was designed and built by Hydrogenics with safety and regulatory reviews by the Hydrogen Safety Panel, US Coast Guard, and the American Bureau of Shipping. The design of the generator was reviewed by the US Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and the Hydrogen Safety Panel to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. miles per kWh.

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IHS Markit Survey finds varied autonomy and safety technology preferences for new vehicles

Green Car Congress

Responses from more than 5,000 vehicle owners intending to purchase a new vehicle within the next 36 months were reviewed in the 2017 Autonomous Driving and Urban Mobility Consumer Analysis. On the other hand, the same audience ranked it among the very features they would be willing to pay the most for in their next new vehicle purchase.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

Clean Fleet Report

In this Flash Drive review we will take a quick look at the 2022 Volkswagen gasoline-powered performance cars, which include the Jetta GLI, Golf GTI and Golf R. Clean Fleet Report will review the 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI in the coming months, reporting on what it is like to drive these fine cars over the course of several hundred miles.

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