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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor and the 56 kW/270-volt lithium-ion battery adds-in 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Road Test: 2020 Subaru Legacy.

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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For the period 2014-2020, further potential reductions in fuel consumption by CI diesel engines may be offset by increases in fuel consumption as a result of changes in engines and emissions systems required to meet potentially stricter emissions standards.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery needs to be plugged in, which can be done with a 120V Level 1 common household outlet, or a 240V Level 2 charger that many owners will install at their home. Flash Drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The engine alone is not that impressive. The first is that the 17.3 Photos by John Faulkner and Jeep. [

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." GMs global product chief Bob Lutz said he expects to have next-generation lithium-ion battery packs ready for the vehicles by October this year."Well The biggest barrier is the battery." I think that our No.

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