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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the Chevrolet Cruze. The demonstration fleet will be monitored closely to determine the amount of real-world range achievable by a vehicle of its size. The demo project is expected to launch by the end of October. The vehicles can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. Autonomous driving Fleets Heavy-duty' Earlier post.).

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NREL analysis of Proterra electric bus demo finds average fuel economy nearly 4x that of CNG baseline buses

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The overall bus MBRC for the BEB fleet was more than 9,000. Accessory loads contribute to the overall range capability, as more than 50% of “system on” time is spent at a speed of 0 mph where lighting and HVAC loads are still required. Foothill reports that there is still a lot of learning as the agency ramps up to a larger BEB fleet.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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As part of the demonstration program, two Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles will be handed over to the NYCDOT and three to the Port Authority to be used in their fleets. A fully charged Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle is capable of running on electricity for approximately 13 miles (21 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph.

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Volvo Trucks and PATH successfully demo partially automated on-highway truck platooning in California; CACC

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In simulated “real world” conditions the three Volvo VNL tractors traveled at speeds of 55 mph (88.5 km/h) while keeping 50 feet (15.2 meters) apart, a closer distance than usual for on-highway tractors. Forward-looking sensors and vehicle-to-vehicle communication helped maintain speed and spacing without driver intervention.

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Morgan Olson, EAVX and REE Automotive begin hosting live demos and customer evaluations of Proxima electric walk-in step van

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Maximum speed for the van is 75 mph (120 km/h), with a range of 125 miles (200 km). One of the joint program’s aims is to reduce total cost of ownership, thereby easing the transition to electric for fleets.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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Look for a full Road Test review on Clean Fleet Report after we have had the EV9 for a full week and the opportunity to put it through the paces of everyday driving. 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0 Story by John Faulkner.

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