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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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The Rong Guang EV supports conventional AC charging and DC fast charging. With DC fast charging, it can be fully charged in just two hours. liters/100 kilometers (50 mpg US). Using AC charging, it can be fully charged in seven hours. As a result, the Monza’s fuel consumption is as low as 4.7

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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million on maintenance and fuel, over the lifetime of the five vehicles. And unlike the industry’s widely-used steel bus frames, Proterra’s lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced composite bus body maximizes vehicle life, while minimizing repairs and maintenance.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. Lightning eMotors offers comprehensive leasing plans, which allow fleets to see total-cost-of-ownership savings from lower energy and maintenance costs, starting on day one of the lease.

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Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

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The first upstream component accounts for indirect energy input for the production and distribution of power generation fuel and the construction, maintenance, decommissioning, and waste disposal of the power plant. Downstream energy use of the electric truck comprises electric drivetrain (DC?DC 54% and 48?61%

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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150 kW maximum DC charging. 100 kW maximum DC charging. Charging is through Level 1, 2 and 3 DC Fast Charging. All 2023 BZ4X owners receive one year pg free DC Fast Charging at EVgo charge stations. Level 3 DC Fast Charging 1 hour (to 80%). Complimentary Maintenance Two years/25,000 miles. of torque.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge. mpg with 20.5

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The fastest way will be with DC fast charging delivering a 20-to-80% battery state of charge boost in 42 minutes. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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