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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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The Sonata Hybrid system. As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai’s first hybrid in the US market. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive has an all-electric mode and a parallel drive mode. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive.

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Hypermiler Gerdes takes Sonata Hybrid across US on 38 gallons of gasoline

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CleanMPG’s hypermiler Wayne Gerdes recently completed a cross-country drive in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, averaging 61.42 Estimated EPA highway rating for the car is 40 mpg (5.88 Gerdes left San Diego, CA on 26 December 2010 and arrived on Jekyll Island, GA on 1 January 1, 2011. miles per gallon (3.83 miles (1,965 km).

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Horizon Fuel Cell Powered Team Wins 1st Place at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2010

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In the first Shell Eco-marathon to take place in Asia, University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) took first place with 599 km per liter (1,410 mpg US, 0.17 L/100km) of gasoline equivalent, in an electric vehicle design that hybridized Horizon’s hydrogen fuel cells with an ultracapacitor. Horizon fuel cell system in vehicle. W to 15 kW.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. Along with the e-tron Spyder, Audi sent an Audi Q5 hybrid quattro ( earlier post , earlier post ).

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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery pack. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC.

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GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

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General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. V-6 flex-fuel engine. engine side.

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Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

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Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Fuel consumption for the hybrid is 3L/100 km (78.4 mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter Tags: Diesel Engines Hybrids.

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