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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. In Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department testing, the all-new Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid bested the outgoing 3.7-liter-equipped Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. Click to enlarge. The result is 20% lighter in weight compared to the previous model.

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California legislators call on Governor to take technology-neutral approach to HDV decarbonization plans

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These sectors are particularly difficult to convert to zero emission, and are especially well-suited for hydrogen fuel cell technology. We stand deeply concerned about the impacts of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, vessels, locomotives and off-road equipment on our local air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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We have hundreds of them in different cities, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, New York, a lot of different locations. And how should we think about them in the context of like, the Model 3 Highland update? And on top of it, we have simulation systems that also try to recreate this and test this in closed-loop fashion.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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