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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach.

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DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

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This area of interest includes three potential topics supporting VTO’s objective to improve system-level transportation efficiency, effectiveness and affordability. Technology integration. Transportation and energy analysis.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when longer reviews are posted on several of these cars. Lexus LC 500 Convertible.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. All three Niro PHEV trim levels, LXS, EX and EX Premium (the version Clean Fleet Report tested) have the same propulsion system–a 1.6 Smooth Operator. kW electric motor.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Clean Fleet Report drove the highly optioned Limited, painted in Phantom Black with body color door handles and power, heated exterior mirrors, gloss black pillars, silver-painted front and rear skid plates and a dark chrome grille. mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), With the majority of driving on freeways, traveling no faster than 75 mph, Clean Fleet Report averaged 47.7 Welcoming Interior. SiriusXM is included for 90 days. LE $28,265.