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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

Green Car Congress

Highlights of available features include: Segment-Exclusive 4 Wheel Steer featuring CrabWalk — a feature that allows the rear wheels and front wheels to steer at the same angle at low speeds, enabling diagonal movement of the vehicle, for even greater maneuverability on challenging terrain. —Al Oppenheiser, GMC HUMMER EV chief engineer.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

Green Car Congress

2019 Kona Electric models will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and available in the fourth quarter of 2018, with initial availability in California and subsequently in the ZEV-focused states in the western and northeastern regions of the US market. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts. kVA per liter.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The system has a learning curve that isn’t too difficult and is well worth mastering to get the most from the excellent sound quality and vast array of comfort features available to those in the cabin. Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. of torque through EQ Boost.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

The electric Infiniti has been “postponed,” and BMW is entering the market with a car that doesn’t challenge Tesla. Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. Automakers continue to only offer sub-100 mile range vehicles. Your new plug-in car came with a plug.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Korean Model 3 clone, or something else altogether?

Charged EVs

Available in rear- or all-wheel-drive versions and three trim levels (SE, SEL and Limited), the new electric sedan starts at $43,000 but can hit $60,000 for a high-spec model. Many models, one E-GMP Hyundai’s E-GMP battery-electric platform wins kudos, and rightly so, for its rear-wheel-drive bias and 800-volt battery charging.

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