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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and helps with fuel efficiency, using a 48V lithium-ion battery that is replenished through regenerative braking. Regen converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Hitting the Road.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. Flash Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Wrangler.

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

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The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue, and end with F Sport unique larger exhaust ports.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8

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EcoBoost and EcoBoost Performance Package EcoBoost Bucket list drive Coupe and convertible 2.3-liter liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) wait a minute! -lb. wait a minute!

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips. Introduced on the 2019 Lincoln Aviator, the chimes are now found on all Lincoln models. A family resemblance.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The electric power comes from oxygen being introduced to a fuel cell filled with compressed hydrogen gas. Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion).

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