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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

Green Car Congress

The 2,507-mile (4,035 km) journey, which began in Jacksonville, Florida, and finished successfully in Santa Monica, California, took a total driving time of 37 hours 2 minutes (thus average speed = 67.7 mph/109 km/h). The trip was made with CLP-engineered and developed Superlite Coupe (SLC) racecar powered by a custom Volkswagen 1.9-liter

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Green Motorsports: Subaru Hits the Track To Improve the Breed

Clean Fleet Report

The racing is rough, taking place on custom-designed dirt tracks with plenty of sharp turns, berms, the traditional Joker Lap pass and 100-foot gap jumps, all at speeds of more than 100 mph. Subaru track action (short video) The post Green Motorsports: Subaru Hits the Track To Improve the Breed first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

Green Car Congress

The two-speed hydrostatic drive runs at low speed from 0-25 mph and high speed from 26-45 mph for urban driving, then combines with mechanical direct drive for more efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph). High speed based on a rear-loading truck traveling from a route to a transfer station (above 20 mph).

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Revolutionizing rider safety: The protective jacket every e-biker should consider

Baua Electric

I’m talking faster machines, like my 60 MPH Gogoro electric scooter. The canvas jacket I’ve been wearing lately even has a built-in microfiber cloth in the lower inside flap for a quick way to clean your riding glasses. Technically those are Levis and steel-toed work boots, but I’m mostly ATGATTing Then there are my scooters.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

Charged EVs

In California, you end up having to clean, do remediation, and take all the spoils to Kettleman City [the site of a hazardous waste facility]. They’re trying to encourage people to clean up their carbon footprint, but they also want to encourage people to come into the city and spend money. And the thing is, you end up owning it.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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The near-term investment strategy seeks to: Advance new express high-speed corridor services (operating speeds above 150 mph (241 km/h) on primarily dedicated track) in select corridors of 200-600 miles (322-966 km). (As Japan’s Shinkansen links most major cities at speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h).). Earlier post.)

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chevrolet S-10 :Jim Coates very clean conversion Chevrolet S-10 :Mark Brueggemanns neat project, and more. Florida SolarEnergy Center : Alternative Energy Vehicle Program {Returnto top of page} SurplusParts and Electronics Sources All ElectronicsCorp. Chevrolet S-10 :Brian has a new and very nice conversion.