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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. all-electric miles. ??

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer.

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Long Beach Transit receives $600K grant for 40 Cummins near-zero CNG engines

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When diesel buses were standard throughout the industry, LBT was an early adopter of particulate traps to prevent harmful matter from escaping from the exhaust. In March, the transit agency began battery-electric bus service on its Passport Route. In 2012, LBT purchased its first CNG buses.

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Ford study shows Rankine waste heat recovery system on a light-duty vehicle could almost meet full vehicle accessory load on highway cycle

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The vapor flows to the expander where it can be used to generate electricity, then comes back to the condenser, where it cools back to a liquid to begin the cycle again. Inputs into the model include exhaust mass flow rate and temperature downstream of the catalytic converter, ORC component size and geometry. For the Atkinson-cycle 2.5L

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. Especially in cities, children may be unable to escape harmful vehicle fumes. This number includes buses that have been awarded, ordered, delivered, or are already in operation.

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MAHLE developing portfolio of solutions for fuel cell drives in commercial vehicles

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The electric compressor used to compress the supply air flow must therefore be oil-free. In the flat membrane humidifier, the exhaust and supply air are in cross flow and separated from the membranes. Exhaust pathway. In addition, as there is no belt drive, electric fans are required throughout. Compressor.