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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. The Annual Energy Outlook 2019 (AEO2019) includes a Reference case and six side cases designed to examine the robustness of key assumptions.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. Pampering is standard The 18-way (for the driver) and 16-way (for the passenger) power front seats are heated and ventilated, have massage and adjustable side bolsters.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The all-wheel drive system, with rear-wheel bias, is standard on all CX-90 models. The seating can be configured for six, seven or eight occupants, with second-row Captain’s Chairs an option over the standard bench seat. The 12-speaker Bose audio system comes standard on the CX-90 PHEV and Turbo S.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Cloth seats are standard on the S trim, a synthetic CloudTex on the SE and leather on the SEL. 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.

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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.

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

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It allows the engine sound to be enhanced and creates gear shifts so the CVT (which has no gears) sounds like a standard automatic transmission. Completing the stopping suite was brake assist, electronic brake distribution, vehicle stability control and smart stop technology–all standard equipment. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RC 300.

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