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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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In addition to producing a new, cost-effective all-electric conversion kit, the project will deliver a blueprint for converting up to three UPS vehicles a day. This could lead to the conversion of up to 1,500 UPS delivery trucks, which is about 66% of UPS’s NYC fleet, operating in New York City by 2022. Click to enlarge.

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Efficient Drivetrains selected to participate in $4.4M DOE program for electrification of school buses

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million program implemented by the United States Department of Energy in efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. EDI continues to experience rapid growth and demand in the US bus market due to tighter government mandates and the correlative interest bus companies have in electric fleets.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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We surveyed customers likely to use natural gas or propane, and 72% told us they want to have these alternative-fuel capabilities available on F-150 with the 5.0-liter We expect the gaseous-fuel prep package will be even more popular than it was on the 2014 F-150 with the 3.7-liter liter V8 engine. Westport, CNG.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln. kilowatt-hours/kWh). kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. Pricing and Warranties.

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