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Kenworth Receives Largest Hybrid Tractor and Truck Order Yet

Green Car Congress

Coca-Cola Enterprises has ordered 150 Kenworth T370 diesel-electric tractors and 35 Kenworth T370 hybrid trucks, all of which will be on the road this year. The Kenworth hybrids are performing well, with a more than 30 percent improvement in both fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions, compared to standard beverage delivery trucks.

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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

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Fast Food, Fast Charge

Cars That Think

Subway will partner with Miami-based GenZ EV Solutions to create “Subway EV Charging Oasis” parks with fast-charging stalls, picnic tables, Wifi, playgrounds and restrooms. Tesla aside, most major automakers have avoided getting deeply involved in the charging business, akin to car companies also operating gas stations.