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RIT study ranks 10 most efficient powertrains, 10 lowest energy consumption chassis

Green Car Congress

air conditioning, lighting) and by powertrain operating strategies including non-hybrid strategies. Findings include: The lowest energy consumption chassis of the 2010 passenger vehicle fleet by the VLFC method is the Toyota Prius, followed by the Suzuki SX4 chassis, the Yaris, and then the Civic Hybrid and the Kia Rio.

Mercury 236
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Calif., Ariz. broker Abraham Razick dies in aircraft hit

Baua Electric

Razick, 46, was once a spouse in Hyundai of Yuma and Kia of Yuma, each in southwest Arizona, and sole proprietor of Fullerton Ford Orange County, in southern California, which he purchased in August 2021. “He was a loving husband, father, brother, and proud United States Marine. . Semper Fi, Marine.” Rest easy, Abe.

Mariner 40
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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. The 2024 Kia EV9 went on-sale in December 2023 and is available in all 50 states. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 0-60 mph: 7.7

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Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions to merge; alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded reach

Green Car Congress

Traditionally, Westport Innovations has focused the majority of its technological development and commercialization efforts in the heavy-duty and high horsepower natural gas arena, while Fuel Systems has significant experience and focus with gaseous fuel systems and components for light- and medium-duty automotive and industrial applications.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Sterling Camp Current Profession: Marine Assurance How will you add value to the EAA Board? As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Design Cues The CX-90 exterior, employing the company’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, is Mazda’s most refined crossover, starting with a more restrained grille and attractive LED front and rear lighting. The easy access power hatch opens to 14.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat. That expands to 74.2

Mazda 91
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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Sterling Camp Current Profession: Marine Assurance How will you add value to the EAA Board? As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV.