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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). Volkswagen has also built several research vehicles based on the US version of the Passat using the same hydrogen drivetrain components as fitted in the Golf SportWagen HyMotion.

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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Though the network is nearly 85,000 miles long, more miles will be added in the future to accommodate electric, hydrogen, propane and natural gas vehicles as additional fueling and charging stations are built. Currently four of the top five “Green Fleets,” as identified by Bobit Media Group, operate CNG-powered vehicles. E85 Ethanol.

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Utah Transits Authority adding 5 battery-electric New Flyer buses to fleet

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New Flyer has focused its electrification development on its Xcelsior platform, which also offers diesel, CNG, electric trolley, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell variants. The bus also as a converter to supply 24-volt DC power for power steering, interior fans, lights, and other accessories. Earlier post.).

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM employees will reserve a Volt using a car-sharing app, then select a destination. In China earlier this year a fleet of EN-V 2.0 Autonomous Vehicle Deployment.

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News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV

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Clean Fleet Report can’t reveal any of the Kona Electric drive attributes just yet, but we can give a look at what will be available on this competitively priced, efficient small SUV. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Photos by Hyundai.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

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PHEV since the Volt departed after 2019. 2019 Chevrolet Volt Versus last year, interest in EVs is waning , according to a new J.D. These stations, and their corresponding faster charging rates for big electric trucks , may render the superior fueling speeds of comparable hydrogen vehicles a moot point. Power study.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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The implementation of the funding guidelines is being coordinated by the German National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW). It can already work with higher voltages of up to 920 volts, as expected in future electric vehicles. Initiated in July 2016, the Fast Charge research project has received €7.8 million (US$8.9

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