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14 US fleets launch ACT Fleet Forum; best practices on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies

Green Car Congress

Fourteen leading US fleets announced the formation of the ACT Fleet Forum , an educational initiative to share best practices between participating fleets, as well as top technology providers and fuel suppliers on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies. C&S Wholesale Grocers. EVO Transportation & Energy.

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. The Volvo LIGHTS project’s transformative impact on fleet operations is designed to be scalable and replicable to reduce emissions throughout the freight eco-system.

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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

Green Car Congress

With Blackout Mode, users are able to use their EV battery to power their home in the event of a power outage. The average American experienced more than eight hours of power interruption in 2020. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to vehicle energy when the power goes out. Hypernova - Wallbox ’s first ultra-fast charger.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra. Extra Costs.

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EV sales aren’t ‘lagging’ – they’re headed for long-term growth

Baua Electric

In the next four years, electric car sales grow at an average of 21% per year in BloombergNEF’s Economic Transition Scenario – in which EV adoption is shaped by current techno-economic trends and with no new policy intervention – compared to the average of 61% between 2020 and 2023. Between $1.6 trillion and $2.5 billion, respectively.

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Waste Management piloting Rotopress collection trailers in North America; natural gas tractors

Green Car Congress

In the event of a breakdown, the truck and module can be separated reducing downtime and improved utilization of trucks. The maintenance costs related to the tractor-trailers should be improved as there is less stress on the suspension and far fewer moving parts compared to a conventional rear loader.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. A little fin help.

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