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WVU Center develops electric drive and alternative fuel vehicle smart phone app and training program for first responders

Green Car Congress

The West Virginia University (WVU)-based National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium ( NAFTC ) has created a suite of modern technology products that put knowledge about specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles at the fingertips of first responders. This version of the QRG is available for a nominal cost.

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Waffle House is getting NEVI DC fast chargers in Tennessee

Baua Electric

The NEVI Formula program requires EV charging stations to be available every 50 miles and within one travel mile of the Alternative Fuel Corridor. Nine other projects also received NEVI funding in Tennessee’s first round. The EnviroSpark team chose a Waffle House because it’s 24/7, ticking one of the NEVI program’s boxes.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Battery and Brakes The lithium-ion battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting by the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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

Clean Fleet Report

The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5 We could have eliminated one or two charging stops as our Mach-E Premium with the extended range battery was rated at 290 miles. The weight balance, with the batteries placed low under the floor, makes for consistent and predictable cornering.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

WTF mode can be used when not in a drag race, but it eats-up the battery at a faster rate. We don’t think Hummer EV owners will be too concerned about efficiency as long as the battery charges fast and can give them that 329 miles of driving range. The estimated 3.5 second 0-60 is very believable. Any way you look at it, it is a blast!

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. This process is also viewed on a dash gauge, where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery.

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