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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Compared to baseline figures for 2010, the Group wants to reduce energy and water consumption, waste generation and emissions (including CO 2 emissions) by 25% in all of its business areas. Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0

Emissions 199
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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 Maximum EV speed (mph). km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Earlier post.). kWh Li poly pack.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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before 2010. The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis. With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety.