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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

Green Car Congress

The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. All light-duty, medium-duty, and non-emergency heavy-duty vehicles will be converted to electric by 2035.

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NASCAR Unveils Electric Race Car Prototype

Cars That Think

NASCAR , the stock car racing sanctioning body known for its high-octane events across the United States, is taking a significant step toward a greener future. In July, during the Chicago Street Race event, NASCAR unveiled a prototype battery-powered race car that marks the beginning of its push to decarbonize motorsports.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Within those are trims of the N Line appearance package and XRT, which offers a bit more ruggedness for light off-roading. The shift-by-wire 6-speed automatic with a torque converter, engaged by pushing buttons on the center console, has a Shiftronic mode and paddle shifters. The LED headlights sit on the far edges outside the grille.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Niro has an EPA rated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, which delivers a driving range of up-to 588 miles. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Battery and Brakes The lithium-ion battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting by the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Your numbers may differ.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

With a paired mobile phone, there are walk-up and walk-away lighting sequences on the front and rear ends. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.