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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. Intelligent regenerative braking enables a variety of regeneration levels to easily slow the car and recuperate kinetic energy to maximize driving range. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter liter engine with a 62kW electric motor, for a total system output of 180 hp and 195 lb.-ft.

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

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The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack—more than five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery—gives the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid an EPA-estimated all-electric range of up to 27 miles (43.5 Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System. l/100 km) combined.

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Video Friday: Ingenuity’s 50th Flight

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JPL ] Georgia Tech researchers have recently created a soft rotary motor using liquid metal, compliant magnetic composites, and silicone polymers. Google AI ] Sanctuary AI is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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system does not just deactivate the engine when the car is stationary at a red light; it already deactivates the engine at speeds below 7 km/h (4.4 In this area, Volkswagen has just adapted a sandwich construction method—two steel cover layers and a middle polymer-thermoplastic layer—from low-volume to high-volume production.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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kWh lithium polymer battery pack—roughly five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery—and is expected to travel up to 22 miles (35 km) on electric power alone. Plus, users can search for points of interest using Google with voice or text and have the directions when they start their Sonata PHEV.

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The Volvo Recharge

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A nother major manufacturer is unveiling their PHEV at a car show. Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. This time, it's Volvo. Four-cylinder 1.6-litre

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

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack positioned under the rear passenger seats. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles. Enhancing the car’s fuel efficiency and dynamic driving characteristics, the driver can select either SPORT or ECO modes.

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