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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. The analysis focuses on selected EU-funded projects from TRIMIS with end dates from 2019 onwards. Transport infrastructure (INF). Bars not in scale.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The wide and soft center console contains the gear selector, command wheel for the touchscreen, and buttons for the drive mode, auto hold, the seat climate selectors, the volume and channel selection wheels, and cup holders. Just above, on the lower dash are controls for the three zone climate system that also has an air fragrance icon.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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Entertainment is through AM/FM and SiriusXM, with USB ports, and smartphone integration via Bluetooth and Kia Connect , which included wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Big thanks to Kia designers for the knobs and wheels to control the radio and dual-zone automatic climate control. Road Test: 2019 Kia Niro EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote locking and unlocking of the doors and starting the engine, and the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate up to 10 devices, as far as 50-feet away. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California. inches of cargo space.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs for the radio and climate controls, so Lexus earned our praise. The 15 speakers cleanly and clearly pumped-out tunes from SiriusXM and AM/FM/HD/CD, with connectivity through dynamic voice command, Bluetooth streaming audio, and hands-free telephone and messaging with Siri Eyes Free.

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