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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 Resources (DOE will publish Merit Review presentations on its website.). Earlier post.).

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Our real-world test used a 50kW Tritium DC public fast charger. It’s hard to give a true figure for the Outlander PHEV’s fuel economy. The post Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost appeared first on EV Central. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire.

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News: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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Power and Powering-Up 2 battery options + exportable power The Kona EV will feature i-Pedal driving, regenerative charging, 400-volt charging architecture that will move the car from 10% to 80% battery charge in 43 minutes on a DC fast charger, and two battery options. while the 48 kWh battery delivers 133 hp and 188 lb.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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This review highlights the status of the Silverado EV as of May 2022. We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. 350 kW, 800-volt DC charging capability.

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Oak Ridge researcher developing autonomous intelligent engines capable of real-time calibration based on driver behavior

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Calibration is defined as the procedure required to optimize one or more engine performance indices—such as fuel economy, emissions, or engine power—with respect to the engine controllable variables.). maximizing fuel economy, minimizing pollutant emissions, and maximizing engine acceleration). in review).

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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The study — Total Cost of Ownership: A Gas Versus Diesel Comparison —was conducted for Robert Bosch LLC; the results were released at the 2013 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Washington DC. —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Highlights from the diesel-gasoline comparisons include: Total Cost of Ownership.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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