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Oerlikon Fairfield introducing off-highway hybrid electric drivetrain technology; up to 30% fuel economy improvement

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Oerlikon Fairfield will unveil its new patent-pending off-highway hybrid electric drivetrain technology at the upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show from March 4-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Augments MyFord Touch System to Coach Drivers on Fuel Economy Performance

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MyFord Touch map-based navigation offers an Eco-Route option, which instantly calculates the most fuel-efficient route for the driver. Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. Instant fuel economy reading from MyFord Touch. Instant fuel economy reading from MyFord Touch.

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Bosch sponsoring Driverless Car Experience at CES

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Bosch is sponsoring the Driverless Car Experience at the 2014 International CES next week in Las Vegas. During the event, Bosch technologies applied to two demonstration vehicles include: automated parking and pedestrian protection, based on a stereo video camera, which is being shown for the first time in the US.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

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I’ve driven many a Prius over the years, and the 2023 version is the first one I’d even think about owning for any reason other than fuel mileage. I never thought I’d see the New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl and I never thought Las Vegas would get a hockey team, let alone one that won a Stanley Cup just six seasons in.

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Tesla V3 Superchargers, BMW CEO, Toyota batteries, EPA delay: Today's Car News

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Tesla opened its first fully V3 Supercharging station in Las Vegas. The EPA is delaying its proposal to freeze fuel-economy standards. BMW's new choice in CEO could relate to electric-car plans. And Toyota inked new battery deals with two new suppliers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Kia shows Forte LPG Hybrid Concept at SEMA

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Among the lineup of concept and production-intent vehicles Kia is showcasing at the SEMA show in Las vegas this week is the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept. The Kia Forte Hybrid Concept is accentuated by cast aluminum alloy wheels and low-rolling resistance tires for improved fuel economy and reduced road noise.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) We often had company Barstow-to-North Las Vegas, Nevada (162 miles) SOC on arrival: 43% AER remaining: 116 miles SOC on departure: 71% AER: 198 miles Charging time: 54 minutes KWh added: 27.6 George, Utah.