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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. Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank.

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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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GM: construction of Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown progressing on schedule

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Since May 2020, ground has been broken and concrete footings have been poured at the facility. Steel construction at Ultium Cells LLC will continue into fall 2020. Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture that will mass-produce Ultium battery cells for electric vehicles ( earlier post ) and create more than 1,100 new jobs in Northeast Ohio.

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2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo high-speed charging hands-on: The next step for EVs

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When it was announced, the Porsche Taycan’s 800-volt infrastructure and up to 350-kw charging capacity was far ahead of competitors. Adding 60 miles of range in four minutes sounded far-fetched—if not sheer fantasy.

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Charging the Audi e-tron; 248.5 miles in the WLTP cycle

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mi) along highways and main transport routes by 2020. kW when connected to a 230 volt household outlet and with up to 11 kW when connected to a 400 volt three-phase outlet. By the end of 2018, there will be nearly 200 of these high-power charging (HPC) stations with six charging points each in the Ionity network.

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Ford and Webasto unveil ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype

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Under the hood are a Phi-Power dual-core electric motor and dual power inverters—all powered by an 800-volt Webasto battery system with EVDrive Technology that can discharge a megawatt of electrical energy. Mustang Lithium is low and sleek, with custom carbon fiber body components, a 1.0-inch Ford is investing more than $11.5

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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At the end of 2020 Audi announced the founding of the Audi FAW NEV Co. meter-long sportback with a 100 kWh battery that will ensure a range of more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) (according to the WLTP standard). The first two products are made by a new partner, SAIC Audi. A6 e-tron concept.

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