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Parker Hannifin and Autocar Deliver Hydraulic Hybrid Refuse Vehicles to Florida Communities

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The Runwise hybrid drive system is built around Parker’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU), C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors, and Composite Bladder Actuators—all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications. Tags: Heavy-duty Hydraulic Hybrid. Earlier post.). —Margo T.

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European Investment Bank and PSA Peugeot Citroën Sign €200M Loan Agreement for the Development of Plug-In Hybrids

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Representing a total outlay of €400 million (US$518 million), the plug-in hybrid program aims to develop multi-purpose vehicles that combine the advantages of a diesel engine on the highway and those of an electric motor for city driving. billion in loans to carmakers and automotive equipment manufacturers. Of that figure, €6.7

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, women ignored trucks and frequently opted for something less financially cumbersome. But it’s not for a lack of trying and numerous manufacturers have engaged in design studies hoping to cater to female tastes. But there was so much overlap that it’s really only worth focusing on the differences.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, women ignored trucks and frequently opted for something less financially cumbersome. But it’s not for a lack of trying and numerous manufacturers have engaged in design studies hoping to cater to female tastes. But there was so much overlap that it’s really only worth focusing on the differences.

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Toyota Plug In

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Japan and Europe by 2010 , under a widespread "green" strategy outlined today.The ecological gas-electric vehicles, which can be recharged from a home electrical outlet , will target leasing customers, Toyota Motor Corp. Such plug-in hybrids can run longer as an electric vehicle than regular hybrids, and are cleaner.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip. But it will take decades to shift most freight from trucks to trains, design walkable communities, shorten our commutes, and build better mass transit and high-speed rail networks.

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New Comprehensive Lifecycle Energy and Emissions Inventory Includes Non-Operational Components; Large Aircraft Can Perform Better than Light Rail

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This includes raw materials extraction, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, and end of life of vehicles, infrastructure, and fuels. For CO, the pickup truck was the worst performer, followed by the off-peak bus. Tags: Lifecycle analysis Sustainability. 4 024008 doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/4/2/024008.

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