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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 Lightning also outlined a diesel replacement scenario being considered by the rental car shuttle fleet. The Lightning Hybrids gasoline HHV also improves both power and fuel economy when compared with a conventional gasoline vehicle. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid' The Braunschweig cycle.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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As part of the demonstration program, two Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles will be handed over to the NYCDOT and three to the Port Authority to be used in their fleets. A fully charged Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle is capable of running on electricity for approximately 13 miles (21 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph.

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Ford Unveils Electric Transit Connect, Transit Taxi with Alt Fuel Conversion at Chicago Auto Show

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Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Fleets LPG Natural Gas. The electric Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq

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The first thing we noticed was the performancethe 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque comes on quick and smooth, turning 0-60 mph in about 4.7 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report sponsored newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner.

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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

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Biodiesel, noted the authors, is the most widely used biofuel in diesel engines, and it is currently the main fuel being used or considered to meet renewable fuel requirements for diesel fuel. In California, biodiesel use accounted for 86% of the alternative fuels consumed by the state fleet in 2010.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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We made 0-60 mph runs in 7.1 The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Road Test: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning SuperCrew Pro 4X4

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0-60 mph: 4.5 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0 Clean Fleet Report drove the Lightning Pro around Southern California for a week. The driving experience was pleasant and even enjoyable with all the performance needed, as 0-60 mph in 4.3 We put on a total of 510 miles. 470 miles were on the highway, delivering 2.7 miles per kWh.

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