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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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miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE), which equates to 4.51 Another challenge is training operators and maintenance staff in the differences between BEBs and conventional buses. The NREL team found, inter alia , that the battery-electric buses (BEBs)had an overall average efficiency of 2.15 miles per DGE.

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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

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Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. After getting a quick demo ride from Arc, it was time for me to grab the helm and go for a spin. And maintenance should be easier too.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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The production plug-in hybrid has a number of key changes from the 125 prototype demo units that were deployed in the field for testing and customer feedback. The demo units defaulted to EV mode. The pre-set areas include fuel cost for a gallon of gas and miles-per-gallon average. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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Toyota announces opening of first pipeline-fed hydrogen station in the US adjacent to its campus; plans H2 use for combined heat and power on campus as well

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As station owner/operator, Shell works directly with Air Products who provides onsite equipment and station maintenance. Pipeline hydrogen used on campus will be offset with the purchase of landfill generated renewable bio-gas. As landowner, Toyota leases the land to Shell for a nominal fee. hydrogen production facilities.

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