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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself. Attend an online or in-person event.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. There is a choice of eight colors—Jet Black Mica, Cypress, Celestite, Wind Chill Pearl (with a $425 added cost) and Sonic Silver Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Blue Crush Metallic and Acidic Blast. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Level 3 DC Fast Charger (DCFC) key siting principles Level 3 DCFCs should be within one mile of FHWA designated Alternative Fuel Corridors with locations 50 miles apart to support lower range EVs.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

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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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and round, chrome-tipped twin exhaust ends that are integrated into a wind-channeling lower fascia. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The wireless phone charger is a $75 option.

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