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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. The new buses will be used on routes that connect residents to employment opportunities.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Connectivity is through two front and rear USB-C ports and a USB-A port in the center console. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” Enform connect services are included for 10 years. The wireless phone charger is a $75 option.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. DOE will develop alternative fuels, including advanced biofuels, made from sustainable resources that can directly substitute for petroleum and use existing infrastructure.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27 Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. If you need to wind down at the end of the day, sit in the G90 and get completely immersed in this outstanding sound system.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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Connectivity is through four USB ports. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant. The Enform service connect system is included for the first 10 years. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices with USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Genesis also uses technology to affect the cabin noise experience.