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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. For even more control for the gasoline all-wheel drive iteration, Downhill Assist Control (DAC) is also available. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).

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NYC had electric taxis in the ’90s—the 1890s, that is

Baua Electric

As National Geographic explains in a recent article, electric taxis had a brief moment of popularity in the city in the 1890s. It’s an important reminder that battery-electric cars are not a new invention. The instant torque of electric motors and lack of exhaust noise have also created many a modern EV enthusiast.

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

Setec Powerr

Today’s electric cars are like mobile phones, not only in terms of software, but also in terms of hardware. Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. The need for public charging stations in much of the U.S.

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

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Free Consumer Electric Vehicle Education Program. One of the biggest challenges for consumers considering owning an all-electric vehicle is their fear of what they don’t know. EV Live is an education platform, accessible to all, where a real person will interact one-on-one with consumers. How It Works.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

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DOE to award up to $4.5M to projects for alt fuel and advanced vehicle deployment

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This includes training for technicians and service personnel that will be operating and maintaining AFVs, and the associated fueling/re-charging infrastructure and service facilities, as well as tow-truck operators and automotive salvage/recycling operators that are dealing with wrecked vehicles and equipment end-of-life processes.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Eco-Friendly Exploration One of the most significant benefits of using an electric vehicle for camping is the reduced carbon footprint. Whether you’re cruising through scenic routes or setting up camp, the peaceful ambience of the great outdoors remains undisturbed when you are using an EV. #3.