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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. 4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5

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UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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Equipped with lithium ion batteries and a range-extender engine, these trucks will deliver significant fuel economy equivalency gains, approximately four times the fuel economy of a gasoline powered vehicle. Earlier post.). The trucks, manufactured by Workhorse Group, Inc.,

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Tesla launches first six Supercharger locations; 100 kW charging, with 120 kW in future

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Tesla Motors unveiled the first locations in its Supercharger network, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013.

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Chrysler Group launches second phase of PHEV minivan project

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Other deployments are in Arizona, North Carolina and Michigan. Total system output is 290 hp (216 kW) and total range is 700 miles (1,127 km). The minivans have an electric drive range in the city of 22 miles, and charge depleting fuel economy (city) of 53 mpg US (4.43 It also is powered by a liquid-cooled 12.1

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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This means that when the EV Mode is depleted, Prius Plug-in still obtains the same estimated fuel economy rating as Prius Liftback. With its Lithium-ion power and extended electric vehicle mode, the Prius Plug-in is EPA-rated for a total driving range of 540 miles. In hybrid mode, it has an EPA combined mileage rating of 50 mpg.

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Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

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liter Power Stroke diesel fuel economy estimates will be published this spring. Peak torque comes at just 1,750 rpm with strong torque delivery continuing throughout the rpm range, which is ideal for towing or hauling heavy loads over long distances. In testing along the Davis Dam in Arizona, F-150 equipped with the all-new 3.0-liter

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