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Voith Turbo introduces electric drive system for buses

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The compact design of the drive means that it is not only low in weight but also low in noise emissions and maintenance. The fact that all components are cooled with water increases reliability and performance and makes it possible to reduce noise emissions during operation.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

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These vehicles, with a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell and batteries, offer an extended range that performs under demanding conditions: mail routes of 100 km (62 miles) or more through the cold, hilly and mountainous terrain. La Poste has targeted a 30% CO 2 reduction target per household served between 2008 and 2018.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 EV runs solely on electricity for about a half mile at no more than 25 miles per hour. 1,000 miles and no complaints. Basic Four years/50,000 miles. Base $41,185.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 EV runs solely on electricity for about a half mile and/or only up-to 25 miles per hour. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Safety and Convenience.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. The ICE is also likely to get efficiency improvements from electric oil and water pumps. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement. More than 2.2

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation. million zero emission vehicles on its roads by 2025.