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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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Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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SkyBitz and PSI collaborate to deliver integrated trailer tire pressure and location information for fleets

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Joint customers will be provided with integrated tire inflation data alongside asset information for managing their fleets. Tires are the top maintenance cost for fleets and tire under-inflation is the biggest issue affecting tires.

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DENSO invests in truck platooning company Peloton; platooning as managed service

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has entered into an investment agreement with Peloton Technology, a developer of platooning systems for large truck transportation fleets. The reduction in aerodynamic drag in these platoons provides significant fuel economy savings for both the trailing and the leading truck. DENSO International America, Inc.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2

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Eaton and Cummins Westport launch first automated transmission/natural gas engine package for N.A. Market; expanding SmartAdvantage diesel packages

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Speaking at a media event at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting, company executives said both announcements reflect is a continuation of the long-standing collaboration between Eaton and Cummins. SmartAdvantage ISX12. Click to enlarge. SmartAdvantage ISX12.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway with a combined average of 42. Running on regular unleaded, the hybrid system is designed to err on the side of fuel efficiency.

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