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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. Lightning eMotors offers comprehensive leasing plans, which allow fleets to see total-cost-of-ownership savings from lower energy and maintenance costs, starting on day one of the lease.

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Opinion: A Plug-In Perk: Free Charging

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While in some cases it’s actually true (the most expensive of charge points vs. the most efficient of internal combustion cars, like my 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman that often gets almost 40 MPG), for the most part these are just hit pieces to sow controversy and generate revenue on ad-heavy websites. Yes, we still do occasionally gas up.

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Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

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They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. Downstream energy use of the electric truck comprises electric drivetrain (DC?DC DC converter, inverter, and electric motor) efficiency and the loss in charging/ discharging. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. Click to enlarge.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Source: Cummins. Click to enlarge.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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350 kW, 800-volt DC charging capability. Charging is through Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V) and DC Fast Charging. Chevrolet has confirmed 100 miles can be added in about 10 minutes when charging with 350 kW DC fast charging. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. Level 2 240V 3.5

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge. mpg with 20.5

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