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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

Green Car Congress

MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. More daily total miles. More daily trips.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

Green Car Congress

Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Audi recently revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. These may be the driver’s own photos or scenes from Google Maps Street View. Audi of America, Inc.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. Workplace charging certainly isn’t a concern of Tesla S owners, but it should become the focus for getting drivers into EVs and PHEVs. With leases in the $200 - 300 range, for commuters the numbers already add up.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. Working cooperatively in a coalition with diverse groups and individuals. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. Working cooperatively in a coalition with diverse groups and individuals. What type of leadership makes you thrive?