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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.

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Which City Has The Worst Fuel Economy For All Its Used Cars?

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The Motor City has the worst fuel economy among used cars, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com, as reported by WardsAuto. Minneapolis-St. If you want to buy a used Toyota Prius, don''t go shopping for one in Detroit. The study found that 71.2 percent of used cars in metro Detroit get 22.5 mpg or less. percent.'

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Test drive the Fusion Hybrid and attend American Idol finale

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Ford’s new 2010 Fusion will deliver the best-in-class fuel economy of any midsize sedan in America. Boston, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Tampa, Washington, D.C. Grand prize winners will be notified on May 17, 2009. May 7-9, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and May 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. May 14-16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The new Fisher buses will provide more than triple the equivalent fuel economy in all-electric mode and reduce CO2 emissions due to the extensive use of lightweight materials and the large capacity battery system. Minneapolis-St. Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation, Indiana: $2,180,000.

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