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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.) Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5

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Canada Post Selects Ford Transit Connect to Replace Fleet

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Through an open and competitive RFP process, Canada Post has selected the Ford Transit Connect to begin replacing its aging national fleet of vehicles and modernize its business. In total this year, 1,175 Ford Transit Connect vans will be purchased—the largest fleet sale of Ford Transit COnnect vehicles in Canada to date.

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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

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While the latest Prius is rather attractive, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid hits the 50-mpg mark in a discreet package that doesn’t scream, “I have a hybrid.” When it arrives in dealers on June 19, costing $29,845 including the $1,095 destination charge, the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid will sit atop the Civic lineup.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Manufacturing energy use and emissions. MWh/vehicle.

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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. Regular unleaded costs about $5.00

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio.

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GMs eAssist seeks to provide a cost-effective solution for improving fuel efficiency and driving dynamics

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General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. engine; GM estimates fuel economy of 25 mpg US city, 37 mpg US highway, 29 mpg US combined (9.4, Click to enlarge. —Daryl Wilson.

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