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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ?

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems.

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

EV Central

He says the solar system providing power when the sun is out reduced that bill by about $4000 and the Leaf with V2G functioning is taking care of the final $2000 annual electricity bill. Vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology has arrived in Australia – or, at least, one small part of it.

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Genesis Electrified G80 review: Big limousine goes electric

EV Central

Now the most opulent vehicle from the Hyundai-owned luxury brand on offer in Australia is available as an all-electric model that evolves its limousine DNA. You can also choose between 11 exterior colours, eight of which are standard while the other three are another $2000. The infotainment screen measures 14.5

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. Clean Fleet Report drove the all-wheel drive 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy with the turbocharged 2.5-liter Propulsion Options.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds Epiq model, more power, longer range – but at a price

EV Central

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a new model variant, more power and longer driving range – but prices have crept up for the next batch of the electric SUV arriving in Australia. Key to the updates to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the addition of a new model grade known as Epiq. The Techniq is $79,500, $2000 more than previously.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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High-Performance Version of a Midsize Sedan. When the K5 replaced the Optima in 2021, Kia’s intention was to disrupt the midsize sedan market. Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L Smooth looks.

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