Remove Cost Of Remove Design Remove Fuel Economy Remove Maintenance
article thumbnail

A123 Systems secures three production contracts for 12V Li-ion Engine Start Battery; eyeing micro-hybrid market

Green Car Congress

A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. Reduced Weight.

Lead Acid 247
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions.

Tucson 73
article thumbnail

Navistar awarded diesel re-power development contract for US Postal Service delivery vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

Navistar’s re-powered diesel vehicle effort is designed to significantly reduce the escalating service and fuel costs associated with the USPS’s aging fleet. Diesel powertrains can achieve fuel economy gains of up to 35% when compared to some gasoline powertrains. Navistar, Inc. liter turbodiesel engine.

Diesel 186
article thumbnail

Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

Green Car Congress

Designed to last the lifetime of the bus, this ultracapacitor storage will reduce total cost of ownership by not requiring mid-life replacement. Due to this and other improvements, a 53% reduction in the cost of parts and consumables is predicted over a ten-year period.

London 170
article thumbnail

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Green Car Congress

Monthly data from the EIA shows that crude oil is 60% of the price of gasoline, 17% is refining costs, 12% is federal and state taxes, and 11% is distribution and marketing. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market.

Congress 259
article thumbnail

Triton EV unveils hydrogen internal combustion engine – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Performance and Efficiency “Designed to deliver high performance, Triton EV’s hydrogen internal combustion engine offers superior efficiency without compromising on power. The engine boasts an advanced combustion process optimized for hydrogen, which ensures complete fuel utilization and minimizes energy losses.

article thumbnail

How to “Green” Your Car

Clean Fleet Report

The initial cost of EVs , at least at this time, is very expensive. It All Starts with Regular Maintenance and Tuning Taking care of your car is like taking care of yourself—it needs regular TLC to stay healthy and perform at its best. Sometimes, all you need is good maintenance to really put a stop to that.

Green 56