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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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Southern California Gas Co. The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. Additionally, fleet owners will see the advantages natural gas trucks have over diesel, including lower fuel costs. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. million pounds of greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions over the lifetime of these vehicles. Funded in part by a $3.8-million Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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Ford to offer 1L EcoBoost in 2014 Fiesta in North America

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In a quick preview prior to the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, Bob Fascetti, Ford director of Global Engine Engineering, outlined 10 features of the engine enabling its performance and refinement: A split cooling system sends coolant separately to the block and to the cylinder head on separate thermostats. Scavenging.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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In addition, electric cars have far fewer moving parts than gasoline cars, so there is less maintenance and repair cost. While the total cost of owning an EV is far cheaper than owning its gas-powered counterpart, the initial cost of purchasing an electric car is still high. Better performance. The cost of purchase.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Fiat debuts first application of turbocharged 1.4-L MultiAir in 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat unveiled the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth—a performance variant of the 500—featuring the first application of the new 1.4-liter Spent exhaust gases are released through traditional lobes on the camshaft and exit through a cast stainless steel exhaust manifold. liter MultiAir Turbo.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Powered by compressed hydrogen gas, the 2022 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive the electric motor. The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. ToyotaCare Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Lexus-like.

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