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ENC (ElDorado National) Axess Battery Electric Bus passes Altoona BRTC testing

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ElDorado National (California) or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group, announced that its Axess Battery Electric Bus (BEB) successfully passed testing conducted by the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center (BRTC). The Axess BEB is available in three lengths: 32', 35' and 40'. Altoona BRTC Testing.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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US greenhouse gas emissions by gas. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 19 th annual report of overall US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, showing a 3.4% Annual US greenhouse gas emissions relative to 1990 (1990=0). Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. decrease in 2012 from 2011. The Inventory of U.S.

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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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The hydraulic hybrid system, developed by the EPA’s lab in Ann Arbor ( earlier post ), is well known and currently used in industrial applications, including large delivery trucks and refuse trucks across the country. The gas engine will remain off if the accumulator charge is sufficient to drive the motor. Earlier post.)

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan EPA-rated at 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined; stop/start and PHEV still to come

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The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 l/100km) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the US market and 12% better than the vehicle Pacifica replaces. l/100 km), respectively.

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Report finds road transportation sector in Canada likely to fall far short of 2050 GHG emissions reduction target

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A new Conference Board of Canada report finds that Canada is unlikely to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050. Further adoption of alternative vehicle technologies, such as hybrids, plug-in electric, natural gas and biofuels. The report finds that an additional 9.7–15.0

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Review: A Refreshing Refresh

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But then I bought one when our minivan grew old and my bride expressed a desire for more wind-in-the-hair motoring on her commute. liter turbo with electric motors) will be the final gasp of dino juice in a Wrangler. Surely this is a feature that won’t trickle down to the minivan. If you want the 3.6-liter

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US