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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Electric operation limit [mph]. The Sonata Hybrid system. Click to enlarge. Hybrid system. Power split. Power split.

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. Two options under the hood. All models get a 12.3-inch

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 236 km/h or 146 mph (250 km/h or 155 mph with the optional Sports Package). BMW’s first full hybrid model is able to run exclusively on electric power up to a speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph, with the combustion engine being activated automatically whenever required.

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 1: The Two-Mode ActiveHybrid X6

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Precisely controlled interaction of the three power units optimizes the overall efficiency of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 at all speeds, with acceleration from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.4 On brake application and/or on deceleration, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and is stored in the battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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News: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime PHEV

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liter gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery from the previous generations. Performance specifications are sparse at this point, but Toyota did say the FWD single motor Prius hybrid can go 0-60 mph in 7.2 Both are mated to a 2.0-liter Lower, wider, faster (looking).

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