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Coradia iLint hydrogen train receives approval for commercial operation in German railway networks

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The trains are powered by an electrical traction drive; electrical energy is generated on-board in a fuel cell and intermediately stored in Li-ion batteries. The iLint can run at 140 km/h (87 mph), with a 600 to 800 km/tankful autonomy, and accommodate up to 300 passengers.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 With its high average speed(18.9

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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The one in WTF mode (Watts To Freedom in GM’s sanitized parlance) that takes the 9,200-pound pickup 0-60 mph in three seconds? Clean Fleet Report’s time in the Hummer combined short course demonstrations of all-wheel steering, Watts To Freedom mode and Crab Walk. Like Nothing Else On the Road. A brute outside, but with luxury inside.

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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Additionally, it has a maximum speed of 65 mph. Additionally, it has a maximum speed of 65 mph. The EV ARC system generates and stores its own electricity from its solar panels. Beam (formerly Envision Solar): Solar Road Trip The post Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Clean Fleet Report’s test car had the Lexus Multimedia System with a 12.3-inch,

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Saying Goodbye to a Supercar Clean Fleet Report recently spent a fun-filled, enjoyable week in the 2023 McLaren GT. seconds and believe the 203 mph top speed quoted by McLaren. The GT driven by Clean Fleet Report had $25,288 in options and packages for a total of $233,778. We held on for 0-60 in 2.8 What a wonderful car!

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. Kia says the EV6 GT is “optimized for performance” compared to the base EV6 AWD, which Clean Fleet Report tested and found to be fun, too. Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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