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AmeriPride adds 21 Ford Super Duty service trucks with XL Hybrids electrification solution

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The hybrid electric F-59 trucks are the latest on-road deployment of XL Hybrids technology by AmeriPride, which already operates a fleet of hybrid-electric service vans with XL3 systems in Canada. This translates to nearly 4,500 gallons of fuel saved and a reduction of 40 metric tons of CO 2.

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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. While Verizon has upgraded some of its fleet to hybrids in the past, this is the largest commitment it has made to date and will help Verizon achieve its corporate goal of reducing its carbon intensity by 50% over the next decade.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. liter EcoBoost. High-performance four-cylinder fun.

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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BAF supports clients with vehicle conversions through the Ford QVM program and aftermarket conversion products, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support. As a qualified calibration modifier (QCM), ServoTech has preferential access to Ford engine controls.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Building a legacy.

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

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 kWh battery. second range.

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