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University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

Green Car Congress

All of the University of Georgia’s Catalyst E2 buses will be powered by the Proterra DuoPower drivetrain, which delivers twice the horsepower and five times the efficiency of a standard diesel engine. In addition, the DuoPower drivetrain can propel a bus up a 26% grade, making it an ideal option for routes with steep hills.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

It can even has sports car performance with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 3 seconds. The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease. The deal is for the Dual-Motor AWD (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that Volvo XC60 midsize SUVs outfitted with a standard collision-avoidance feature called City Safety are far less likely to be involved in low-speed crashes than comparable vehicles without the system. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

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2025 Subaru Forester Review – Just A Little More-ester

The Truth About Cars

Disclosure: Subaru flew me out to a palatial cabin near Missoula, Montana to experience the new Forester, as well as some very good locally-made whiskey, some truly Big Skies, and some much-needed quality time with the only two creatures that truly understand me: A dog named Aida owned by Subaru PR and other self-loathing journalists.

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