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UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

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UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions. If successful, the Bronx-based project is expected to bring a production version of the converted truck to the streets of New York City by Spring 2018.

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Forecast: US biodiesel production to surpass RFS target for second straight year

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billion liters) set under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for this year, according to the latest Downstream Regulatory Quarterly Outlook from research and consulting firm GlobalData. Some cities in the US have been making strides to institutionalize the use of biodiesel. billion gallons (4.8

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Coca-Cola adding 6 eStar electric trucks to North American delivery fleet

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Beginning in September, six Navistar eStar all-electric, zero-emission trucks ( earlier post ) will be part of Coca-Cola’s growing fleet of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in North America; the AFV fleet will surpass 750 units by the end of this year. Atlanta and Miami. Atlanta and Miami. and Hartford, Conn.,

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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gallon fuel tank and a fully charged battery, has an estimated 520 mile total driving range. New York City to Toledo? The Pacifica Hybrid is not designed to be sporty nor meant to be driven hard on mountain road or country lane curves, as the body roll at times is an “oh, boy!” New Design.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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gallon fuel tank, has an estimated 570 mile total driving range. New York City to Toledo? Chrysler says the “new exterior design expression is much more deeply sculpted, athletic and modern in character.” This will make Chrysler happy as they are calling the new design “utility-vehicle inspired.”

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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There are already spaces in New York City and Los Angeles, and there are now two in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I’m located. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. modern showroom to get a feel for the cars before placing your order.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine Twitter Tennessee may be getting a jump-start on preparations for the electric car, but how quickly Americans take to it and how enthusiastically power companies support it remain key questions as the government and automakers push for more alternative-fuel vehicles. You would need a fast charge."