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DHE begins piloting Volvo VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks in SoCal fleet

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Deployed as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks will operate in a pilot project through the end of 2021 to demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in DHE’s daily routes. Earlier post.).

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NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it

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Pedal bikes are still an amazing option, but e-bikes make it easier to go longer distances without the same exhaustion, especially for riders who haven’t been on a bike in years. If we’re to hope that we can still save our planet and maintain a habitable climate into the future, we’ve all got to play a part.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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Black carbon has been found to be second to carbon dioxide in terms of its climate forcing. Black carbon is 3,200 times more effective on a mass-equivalent basis than carbon dioxide in causing climate impacts within 20 years, and 900 times more effective within 100 years. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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Additional highlights include: Dual overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters with low-friction roller-finger followers. It is mounted close to the exhaust outlet of the engine for quicker spool-up of the turbine and faster light-off of the exhaust catalyst.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 Clean Fleet Report drove the F-Pace R-Dynamic with the Hot Climate, Premium Upgrade Interior, and Black Exterior Packages. Leather & “hot climate” features.

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DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Technical targets for the DOE plug-in vehicle program fall into four areas: battery R&D; electric drive system R&D; vehicle lightweighting; and advanced climate control technologies. Advanced climate control auxiliary load reduction.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels (the SEL gets dynamic cornering headlights). Very European.