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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

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Blending GTL or renewable diesel fuels with various levels of biodiesel or by using di- tert -butyl peroxide (DTBP) can achieve NO x emissions neutrality with the CARB diesel, according to their results. In California, biodiesel use accounted for 86% of the alternative fuels consumed by the state fleet in 2010. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. The arrowhead-shaped triple beam LED headlights, fog, daytime running and cornering lights frame the grille, which sports the Lexus “L” badge in blue, signifying this Lexus is electrified.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. The classy exterior with narrow LED head and tail lights and four smooth corners is matched by an interior with premium materials and comfort. second range.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The light show. A torquey turbo four.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 Very European. inch (S) or 8.0-inch

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The smile inducing silky power and torque was strong, especially in Sport mode, where we turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The rear takes the two-line LED tail light design further as it wraps from fender-to-fender across the trunk. There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident.