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7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck

Clean Fleet Report

From maintenance routines to mindful driving habits and simple modifications, we’ll explore practical advice to help you make the most out of your truck while going easier on your wallet and the planet. Keep Your Truck Well-Maintained Consistent maintenance is key to keeping all systems in top shape.

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Baua Electric

Electric engines are inherently more energy-efficient than internal combustion engines, and fewer moving parts and no regular oil changes means less time and money on maintenance. Air cooled engines rely on wind flow from riding to manage operating temperatures. What’s worse than 90-degree and 100-degree temperatures in the summer?

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NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it

Baua Electric

Pedal bikes are still an amazing option, but e-bikes make it easier to go longer distances without the same exhaustion, especially for riders who haven’t been on a bike in years. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of wind in your hair as you cruise through the city.

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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

Green Car Congress

Free maintenance support. Compared to using electricity from thermal power plants and heating water using city gas, the new “Ene-Farm” fuel cell for condominiums reduces primary energy consumption by approximately 37% and CO 2 emissions by approximately 49% when operating at the rated electricity generation. Backup heat source.

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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

Green Car Congress

High-efficiency exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (which also benefits emissions compliance). The diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is integrated with heated lines to protect the system from freezing. Component location is a key maintenance consideration. Cast-iron engine block stiffened by bed-plate construction.

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Graphene Flagship team develops powerful graphene-titania photocatalyst to reduce NOx

Green Car Congress

Organic pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides and volatile compounds, are a major cause of this, and they are mostly emitted by vehicle exhausts and industry. If the coating is applied to concrete on the street or on the walls of buildings, the harmless photodegradation products could be washed away by rain or wind, or manually cleaned off.

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

Baua Electric

For one, when wakeboarding behind the Arc Sport, you aren’t constantly choking down fumes and getting loopy from exhaust mere feet from your face in an otherwise beautiful natural lake environment. And maintenance should be easier too. Which is quite a plus.

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