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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

See also: Electric Auto Assn. We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

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Hyundai’s 2019 IONIQ electrified line-up adds active safety features, voice recognition, remote charge management

Green Car Congress

The Ioniq Hybrid Blue model has an estimated 58 mpg (4.05 The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an estimated all-electric range of 29 miles, 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 mpg (4.52 Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Smart Cruise Control added to SEL trim level. Powertrains. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 44.5

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

But the new rules could make it virtually impossible for current Prius owners to transform their cars into super-efficient vehicles that get up to 150 mpg. But the auto companies hated the CARB rules and never really wanted to sell the cars. mpg on what was mostly a freeway excursion. The conversion is simple.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

" President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. You would be much better served doing a little investigative journalism (no offense intended) to determine the percentage of cars sold that get 30 mpg or better. Thats short-sighted. It is 12 years later.

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