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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Interim NREL Report on In-Use Azure Balance Gasoline Hybrids in FedEx Fleet Finds Substantially Lower Tailpipe Emissions, Similar Fuel Economy to Diesels

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FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009.

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

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was already becoming apparent even before the surge in demand for electric vehicles became visible, despite the rapid rise in gasoline prices caused by the Russo-Ukrainian war. The startup’s service is currently available in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, Los Angeles and Dallas.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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The group’s final presentation lists 18 insights Volvo and its partners gained from the project. Altogether, the group’s final presentation lists 18 insights Volvo and its partners gained from the project. The time and cost of installing the needed charging infrastructure for electric trucks can vary enormously.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). You had me at 46 MPG.

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Toyota "Looking"

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H ere is big announcement for Plug-In fans Toyota looking at Plug-in Hybrids Los Angeles Times June 20, 2006 By JOHN O'DELL Toyota Motor Corp. as the world's largest automaker by sales volume, recently presented a far-reaching look at its fuel-efficiency and environmental goals. Become a Partner today.

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AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

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superior range and the ability to use both electricity and gasoline as a fuel. discounts both future costs and benefits, on the premise that costs and benefits which accrue in the distant future. should be valued less than costs and benefits which accrue in the present or near future. The analysis also values.

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