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California ARB to hold workshop on future of Zero Emission Bus regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public workshop on 17 September 2013, in Diamond Bar, California, to discuss updates to the Zero Emission Bus (ZBus) regulation and to explore the status of, and future developments to, ZBus technology and related systems.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. This $7,000 option is a worthy consideration if road trips are in your plans. Here’s the day-by-day run down.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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All new inside and out Hyundai’s Best-Selling Vehicle Hyundai invited the automotive media to the beautiful Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos, California, to sample the 2025 Tucson hybrid, but also get a taste of the 2025 Santa Fe SUV and the Santa Cruz compact pickup. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Toyota invited the automotive media to Carlsbad, California, in late March for the first drives of what turns-out to be a significantly improved Prius Prime. Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 Poor vehicle maintenance, misuse of lubricants, and adulteration of gasoline exacerbate emissions from these vehicles. —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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