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Creative Bus Sales Opens Its Second Dedicated Alt Fuels Vehicle Conversion Facility

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Creative Bus Sales has opened a 30,000 sq ft facility in Elkhart, Indiana that will initially be used to perform alternative fuel conversions on buses, trucks, and vans. The process will take gasoline powered vehicles and convert them to run on propane and compressed natural gas (CNG).

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Just like when fueling a gasoline car at any station, VinFast owners can charge at any of the chargers at Blink, ChargeHub, EVgo, Flo, SemaConnect or Electrify America. Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. SiriusXM is not available.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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The amount of regeneration that replenishes the battery, by converting kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting, can be controlled with paddles on the steering wheel, but I would have liked the option to set the regeneration one click higher. The RZ 450e is sold in all 50 states and is available at dealers now.

Lexus 80
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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Add your name and, after a $100 refundable deposit, a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. Seating for five adults. You get the bed and more.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 When you see it at the Toyota dealer in person, the experience will start all over again. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6 kilowatt charger.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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Recharging One-pedal driving with regenerative motor braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. inch, vertical touchscreen handles the Sync 4 connectivity system that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Ford+Alexa, and Waze navigation. Big screen and good connections The horizontal 10.2-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. The audio system is compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa.

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