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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country – ET Auto

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Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car division, is testing more than 200 self-driving cars in the Phoenix suburbs and in San Francisco, as well as nearly 50 in Los Angeles and in Austin, Texas. Driverless technology works much better with battery electric cars than with gasoline-powered cars or most hybrid gasoline-electric cars.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency.

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Audi bringing Q3 compact SUV to US in Fall 2014

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The Q3 will make its US debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next week; Audi originally unveiled the Q3 in April 2011. liter TFSI gasoline engine mated with a six-speed Tiptronic transmission. There are three drive select modes: Comfort, Dynamic, and Auto. Earlier post.).

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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid nears 50 mpg with Civic Si pep

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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Honda’s hybrid system, as also used in the CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid , operates as a series hybrid during most acceleration—with the gasoline engine essentially functioning as a generator. inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civilians

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No figures on the efficiency hit from towing were given, but the onboard navigation from Google takes into account any towing and adjusts range and charging stops accordingly. Buyers will need to check carefully whether their favorite apps have been approved by Google and GM for download through the vehicle’s Play Store.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

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Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. Conventional gasoline vehicles only convert about 30% of the energy stored in gasoline to power at the wheels—the balance (~70%) literally goes up in smoke.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter gasoline engine. and Google, Inc. Honda Motor Co. The plug-in hybrid also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery.