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January 26, 2015

Wrightspeed’s New Power-Train Can Cut Fuel Use in Half

“Wrightspeed’s power train combines powerful electric motors and batteries, but in order to cover the distances commercial trucks run, the power-train incorporates a gas-turbine range extender; the whole package is then retrofitted into vehicles from truck OEMs “Our motors have four times the power-to-weight ratio than anything else available.” Additionally, like most EVs, their technology… Continue reading Wrightspeed’s New Power-Train Can Cut Fuel Use in Half

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Portland, Maine moving for No Idling

“It’s better for your health, your pocketbook and the planet to run the engine only when your vehicle is moving. “All you’re doing with a long warm-up is wasting gas, increasing pollution, raising the temperature of the planet and making yourself 10 minutes late for your … appointment.” “By one estimate, nearly 2 percent of… Continue reading Portland, Maine moving for No Idling