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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012. Ready to get started?

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency. Everything else—pistons, porting and crankcase, bearings, exhaust, etc.—were

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

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The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2 With a full battery charge, we toggled between the four efficiency modes of Hybrid, EV, Save and Low to help us match the impressive 51 AER figure, which is excellent for a luxury SUV. kWh battery. second range.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power trunk, and sit above the fascia that features dual, horizontal-oval exhaust ports. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Tech Abounds Sliding behind the wheel reveals a 10.5

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating. Very clean.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) still has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Grand Cherokee, but when the battery has a charge does so in complete silence. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge. For maximum efficiency, charge the battery whenever possible.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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