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California ARB approves XL Hybrids aftermarket hybrid conversions for Ford Transit vans and wagons

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XL Hybrids has received a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB EO) allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered Ford Transit cargo vans and passenger wagons to be upgraded with the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System. XL Hybrids conversions for CARB-compliant GM vans and wagons also qualify for HVIP.

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). The crankshaft group—crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods—is distinguished by low moving masses and low friction. Other new options are Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect.

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Amped Up: Installing an EV Charger at Home

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Level 2 chargers connect to a 220V outlet, like the ones used to power an electric range or clothes dryer. This option from a company called& Autel & was selected based on a $399 price, connectivity features, and – to be blunt – a promise of fast shipping. Technically, it’s called a NEMA 14-50 outlet.

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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. will deliver the taxi units to Taxi Medallion Management with an engine preparation package for conversion to CNG. The Ford dealership, Packey Webb Ford, of Downers Grove, Ill.,

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Ford introduces new Transit family in North America; emphasis on improved fuel economy in commercial vehicle segment

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Ford unveiled the full new 2014 Transit family of commercial vehicles for North America, comprising the full-size Transit, the Transit Connect Van, and the Transit Connect Wagon (shown earlier, earlier post ). Highlights of the Transit Connect Van. Transit Connect Van. liter EcoBoost estimated to deliver 30+ mpg US (7.84

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Massachusetts state agencies increase deployment of XL Hybrids technology to 52 fleet vehicles

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The State of Massachusetts placed this new order after seeing successful results from past vehicle conversions by XL Hybrids for the DCR and Environmental Police vehicles. XL Hybrids vehicles include the XL Link cloud-based big data analytics system, which measures MPG performance and reports sustainability benefits.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. While we’re fixing vehicles, we can also equip them with low-cost real-time MPG indicators that show us how to save money and still get to places quickly. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000.

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