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Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept

Baua Electric

Honda is debuting a hydrogen semi truck concept at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, an annual expo focusing on clean medium and heavy duty vehicles, next week in Las Vegas. Honda doesn’t build actual trucks, it’s just looking to supply the fuel cell systems to be used on a truck made by a large truck manufacturer.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much. George, Utah. Efficiency: 3.1

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

Green Car Congress

The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Hertz Dream Cars, offered in 35 markets including Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, include: Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Hertz Dream Cars expand the availability for consumers to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience. Audi R8, Spyder.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

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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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

Green Car Congress

The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. Shot of the CNG-fueled LS-7. Fuel tanks.

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Local Motors debuts first self-driving vehicle using IBM Watson Internet of Things for Automotive

Green Car Congress

The vehicle, dubbed “Olli,” will be used on public roads locally in Washington DC, and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. Maximum speed is 20 km/h (12 mph). Average fuel economy is 3.48 Rogers, Jr. km/kWh (2.16

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco. Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail.

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