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FedEx adds 1,900 new lightweight composite Reach vans to fleet; 35% fuel efficiency improvement

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liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. Argonne will collect the electric energy consumption of the vehicles to help determine the total cost of operating an electric vehicle fleet. In 2008, FedEx Corp. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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These awards help to pay the difference between the cost of conventional gas- or diesel-powered vehicles and new ones that use propane or natural gas. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. Nations Bus Corp.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial. The cost to charge an electric car with a 66 kWh battery, with a California average of 19.39ยข per kilowatt hour for electricity, would cost about $12 to drive 300 miles, which is a common all-electric range found on many EVs.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

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His garage currently houses, apart from the e2o, a Toyota Prius and an Isuzu pickup. Throw in costs of the driver, electricity and maintenance, that would mean a minimum revenue required of Rs. In 2008, in one of his characteristic random oves, he decided to move on. He also owned a MG eZS for a year. 6 lakh per year.