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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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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County). Earlier post.).

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California Energy Commission awards more than $17M to support alternative fuel and infrastructure projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $17,223,593 for eight projects including alternative fuel production, plug-in truck demonstrations, EV charging station deployment, and infrastructure planning. The order also requires the installation of sufficient infrastructure to support 1 million ZEVs in California by 2020.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach). Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf ; News: The Nissan Ariya Crossover. Related stories you might enjoy: How Long Will It Take To Convert The U.S.

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Road Test: Ford 2022 F-150 SuperCrew Platinum 4X4 PowerBoost Hybrid

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Regenerative braking, when applying the brakes or coasting, converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. kW having four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt outlet in the bed. gallons) of 87 octane fuel, and the hybrid engine automatically turns on and off as needed to charge the battery.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. The shift-by-wire six-speed automatic with a torque converter is engaged by pushing buttons on the center console. The Drive Mode Select helps you get the most performance and fuel efficiency from the hybrid system, offering choices of Smart, Normal, Sport and Custom.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting through the regenerative charging system, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The front cabin has four USB ports and two 12 Volt power outlets. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.