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XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints Kazarinoff as CEO

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First, on 4 October, XL acquired the electrification division of Quantum Fuel Systems, an industry leader in alternative fuel systems for the automotive and heavy duty fleet industries. In addition to Kazarinoff, XL added Rob Kisiel to its leadership team, as VP of Supply Chain and Production.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. Toyota supplies the charging cord, so you can plug into a common household outlet. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. Mazda supplies the charging cord with the PHEV. Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter liter inline 6-cylinder.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Supply & Demand. The most significant supply chain issue is having a sufficient number of batteries to make more trucks. Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. Range $51,974. Range $59,474. Range $80,974. Lariat Std. Range $74,474. Lariat Ext.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery. The EPA’s green scores on the standard 0-10 scale, where 10 is best, include a 7 for Smog, 7 for MPG the Fuel Economy score and a 9 for CO 2 on Greenhouse Gas score.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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Those two electric motors are important for fuel efficiency and performance. The fuel economy is rated at 68 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Story by John Faulkner.