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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

Speaking of fires in cars fueled by gasoline or diesel, he says, “It’s an everyday event. For cars running on gasoline or diesel fuel, the fire rate was 0.08 For cars running on gasoline or diesel fuel, the fire rate was 0.08 You don’t have to go far to see [a car on fire]. percent, or 20 times the frequency.

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MAN prefers “power-to-gas” as an alternative to new power lines

Green Car Congress

Power-to-gas, or e-gas as Audi calls it, converts surplus electricity into synthetic natural gas and utilizes the existing gas infrastructure. Even without using biogas, the CO 2 emissions generated by CNG engines is still some 17% less than in the case of diesel-powered vehicles. — Dr. Georg Pachta-Reyhofen, CEO of MAN SE.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative. As consumers start to show a renewed interested in buying vehicles, the auto show is. The green car rundown: • Audi A3 TDI.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

There’s a second location in Corte Madera in Marin County. The freeway jaunt was to San Rafael, in Marin County, which meant open freeways, bridge crossings and a short test loop through town, where I showed off the car’s rocket acceleration to my son. High tech treats include the absence of a start button.

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