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NREL report on electric bus demo at Foothill Transit finds Proterra fuel economy >8x higher than CNG on same line

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However, because Foothill Transit operates its BEB and CNG bus fleets differently, the efficiency results presented are not an apples-to-apples comparison. An apples-to-apples comparison of fuel cost—i.e., CNG buses generate Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits, although not as many as electric vehicles do. gge for CNG.

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Study: Giant Pickups and SUVs More Dangerous to Pedestrians, Obviously

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While speeding and poorly designed infrastructure have helped fuel the increase, many safety advocates have also drawn a connection to the growing portion of the U.S. Flat-faced SUVs and pickups also look excellent in comparison to the indistinguishable mass of crossovers that have managed to proliferate our roads.

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Toyota begins production at efficient new engine plant in Indonesia

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This reduces initial investment costs of plants and machinery by 40% in comparison with a comparable investment if made in 2008. In addition to saving space, this also results in a significant reduction of fire risks as well as necessary cleaning maintenance, thus improving overall safety standards.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Moj.io: pronounced (mo-jee-o) is cloud-connecting cars with a cellular device that lets apps on smart phones talk to virtually any car built after 1995. moj.io’s software developer kit will support apps for consumers, service providers and automotive retailers, connecting drivers to their driving world in real-time.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Cloth seats are standard on the S trim, a synthetic CloudTex on the SE and leather on the SEL. All the connections–and knobs! When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. The seats had good thigh bolstering with lumbar adjustments for the driver.

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A Guide to Battery Performance Testing

Baua Electric

Testing Protocols: Explore standardized testing procedures and protocols, emphasizing the significance of accurate data collection and analysis. Early Detection of Issues: Explore how voltage analysis testing can detect early signs of performance degradation or potential issues, allowing for proactive maintenance and replacement strategies.

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New Fuso Canter with first dual-clutch transmission for trucks; start/stop an option

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The two maintenance-free clutches are arranged concentrically and integrated into the gearbox housing. Comparison measurements have demonstrated that the Duonic dual-clutch transmission operates as economically as the manual Canter transmission. The transmission is connected to the Euro 5 four-cylinder turbo diesel engine.

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