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Caterpillar is putting MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul truck to work in Vale mine

Baua Electric

We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternative fuels in the mines. There, the 240-ton truck was able to achieve a top speed of over 37 mph (60 km/h) fully loaded. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Fuel cell stack research. International cooperation.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( EPA measurement) Battery and Charging The VF 8 is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4 Rear passengers get two USB-C charge ports and air conditioning and heater vents.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

An exponential increase in EVs will require exponential growth in the availability of locations to charge them. Equity issues must be kept in mind as none of us want EV access and EV charging to become the redlining of the 21st Century. Learn the charging lexicon It is important to be familiar with charging level terminology.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 350 kW, 800-volt DC charging capability. Charging is through Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V) and DC Fast Charging. Chevrolet has not released charge times for the first two, but estimate 24 hours for Level 1 and 16 hours for Level 2. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wi-Fi Hotspot.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg.

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