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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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The route to electrification is now going through the City of Los Angeles. “Los Angeles is a laboratory for innovation and new technology–a place that is always guiding the future,” LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said at the opening. The Broom Bear’s engine is either diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG).

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Porsche brings the V-8 again to its ultimate gas-powered Cayenne

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LOS ANGELES — Porsche has put the combustion engine Cayenne at the trail to depart, however first, the automaker is giving the workhorse midsize crossover a midcycle freshening that feels extra like a redesign. The 2024 Cayenne S swaps its V-6 for a V-8 that makes an supplementary 34 hp and delivers a 0-to-60-mph future of four.4

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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liter gas engine—and is projected to save taxpayers between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle in fuel costs annually. In Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department testing, the all-new Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid bested the outgoing 3.7-liter-equipped liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 liter EcoBoost engine.

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VIDEO: Tesla’s next-gen Roadster arrives at Petersen Auto Museum

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Tesla’s next-generation Roadster is officially on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and spectators are getting their first glimpses of the all-electric supercar. Tesla Roadster could hit 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds, similar to the Plaid+ Model S that was revealed in January. sec with SpaceX thrusters.

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26 th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. The RAV4 EV’s driving performance, dynamics and cargo capacity are equal to or exceed the gas powered RAV4 V6, according to Toyota. In Sport mode, the vehicle reaches 0-60 mph in 7.0 Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Trucks and PATH successfully demo partially automated on-highway truck platooning in California; CACC

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Three Volvo VNL 670 model tractors hauled cargo containers at the Los Angeles Port complex and along Interstate 110, highlighting for public officials and other stakeholders the technology’s potential for improving highway safety, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the capacity of transportation systems.

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SCAQMD funding Siemens test of eHighway overhead catenary system for electric trucks in California

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km) stretch of highway after installing a catenary system for electric and hybrid trucks in the vicinity of the largest US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The smart current collectors permit overtaking maneuvers and automatic hook-up and disconnection at speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Click to enlarge.