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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words. Fortunately, the cost of operating an electric tug is less than a third of the cost of running a diesel tug. This will be the first full-sized electric tug, and it is designed for normal port operations.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0 has been designed to fit where a comparable V8 or V10 gasoline engine was previously installed.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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While the Taos 4Motion is designed for comfort versus performance, the multi-link rear suspension, electronic stability control and the 225/45/19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires, made it so there is no shying away from curvy roads. The lack of needless chrome and cladding is what makes the Taos design a winner. Very European.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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It’s highlighted by a distinctive LED head light design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The swept-back coupe look leads to a distinctive rear end design dominated by an LED strip, stretching from edge-to-edge of the trunk lid. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Road Test: 2022 Kia K5.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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Mitsubishi says the Outlander PHEV is bringing together their best expressions of design, ride and interior space along with performance and of- road capability. The bold front end featuring the Dynamic Shield grille, with LED head, fog and daytime running lights, sets the design stage. Why so important?

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. The K5 was an all-new model in 2021, with the head-turning design carrying over to 2022. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. All-new for 2023, the HR-V is conservative in its design with a look that forgoes scoops, chrome and sharp edges. Going up the size chart are the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot.

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