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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs. BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles. Despite gains in fuel economy, gas vehicle days are numbered. Want low running and maintenance costs.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in one year — equivalent to avoiding the use of 208.5 That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking.

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Cummins unveils SmartEfficiency initiative for transit buses; diesel, hybrid and near-zero NOx engines

Green Car Congress

This new approach reduces potential coolant leakage or air infiltration for better Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler reliability and durability. hybrid transit applications provides up to a 70% reduction in space claim, reduces weight by up to 30%, and provides better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

Green Car Congress

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

I hope you didn’t have all your retirement invested in the same car comedians you represent or maybe your future funding will be “exhausted!&# Get it Charles? All I ever heard them do was badmouth the small Honda car I drive and complain about CAFE fuel economy standards. Don’t worry, pal, you soon will.

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