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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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VSE Corporation delivers prototype repowered, fuel-efficient engine to US Postal Service for testing

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(WBI) recently delivered their prototype, fuel efficient, repowered gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) for testing by the USPS. The vehicle was delivered with VSE’s prototype RFD6 Re-Power Kit which VSE claims may increase the current vehicle’s fuel efficiency by as much as 75% with a proportionate reduction in the vehicle’s carbon footprint.

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

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CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Since the discontinuance of the GM 8.1

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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 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. The four drive modes of Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Snow are part of the Integrated Dynamics System. This describes the RDX SH-AWD with torque vectoring, perfectly. Pricing and Warranties.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The 2022 Escape PHEV has an extensive list of standard and optional safety features in the Personal Safety System , including front, knee, side, and side curtain airbags as part of the Ford Safety Canopy. 72 miles, with 35.3

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