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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 With its high average speed(18.9

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. Subtopic 6B: Enabling Technologies for Engine and Powertrain Systems.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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in the HR-V AWD performed well, but with zero-to-60 times just under 10 seconds, merging into 70 mph freeway traffic can be an adventure. The hill start assist and brake hold are standard safety and convenience features. various parts are sourced from Canada and Mexico, with the final assembly point of Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Standard on the LX and Sport, the non-turbo 2.0-liter mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Two Engine Choices.

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Road Test: 2024 Volkswagen ID4 Pro S AWD

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2024 ID4 Models ID4 Standard and S: Single Motor 201 horsepower (hp) and 229 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The Driving Experience Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 Volkswagen ID4 Pro S AWD with dual electric motors that produced a peppy 0-60 mph in 4.9 The ID4 AWD has standard ABS and power assisted front vented and rear solid discs.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Volkswagen ID4

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Now for 2023 these two have been joined by an entry-level model, the ID4 Standard or S, with a 62 kWh battery and RWD. ID4 Standard and S Single motor producing 201 horsepower (hp) and 229 pound-feet (lb. The ID4 Pro S AWD and its dual electric motors produced a peppy 0-60 mph acceleration in the mid-five second range.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD

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Acceleration was peppy, in the mid-five-second range to 60 mph, which is about two seconds faster than the single motor rear-wheel drive ID4. The ID4 AWD has standard ABS and power-assisted front vented and rear solid discs. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.