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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

Green Car Congress

Test data shows that the RunWise system is delivering up to 20% incremental fuel savings over traditional CNG trucks and a 10% improvement in productivity, and we can anticipate that reduced brake wear and routine maintenance requirements will also contribute to the value of these clean energy vehicles. tons per route.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

That may seem expensive for a recreational bike, but replacing your car, a second car in your household, or using an e-bike for a daily commute can save you thousands on fuel, auto insurance, registration, maintenance, and parking. E-bikes sales are growing exponentially and cities and states are responding. in the State.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

We want to help the (automotive) customer optimize the solution,we can work in the mode where we are providing the black box, we go one step further and we look at [the consumer] and their requirements whether it’s acceleration, fuel economy, etc. it would bring down the neighborhood. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008.

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Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

The turning radius was impressive, making for easy U-turns in your neighborhood. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. The balance was very neutral, making for a pleasant ride quality.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. Though this sounds like speculative fiction, these applications are already in use.

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