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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. Solar roof system.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Gasoline engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours.

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BMW presenting three new PHEV 3-Series models, two new 48V MHEV M diesels at Geneva show

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At the upcoming 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, BMW will present three new plug-in hybrid models for the premium mid-range—all in the 3 Series. The Geneva Motor Show 2020 will also be the venue for the world premiere of two further models in the BMW 3 Series. l/100 km; combined power consumption: from 15.7

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts plug-in electric vehicles could account for up to 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030

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Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 However, achieving such growth level will be dependent on two key factors: aggressive reductions in battery costs and rising gasoline prices. Earlier post.) Of those, J.D.

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. CAGR from 2012 through 2020 to about $250/kWh. gallon gasoline.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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More efficient gasoline engines. GM is improving the thermodynamic efficiency of our gasoline engines using a suite of technologies, including turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. The death of the V-8 has been greatly exaggerated, Akerson said. Earlier post.). Energy policy.

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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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The researchers contend that elected officials and public policymakers have called for a rapid shift toward EVs from traditional gasoline-powered transportation and have set ambitious goals. billion developing the Chevy Volt. General Motors, the researchers said, spent $1 billion developing its first electric car, and another $1.2

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