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NHTSA opens formal safety defect investigation of post-crash battery-related fire risk in Chevy Volts

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In connection with that testing, NHTSA identified the potential for intrusion damage to the battery which may result in a substantial thermal reaction and fire. NHTSA’s current guidance for responding to electric vehicles that have been in a crash remains the same.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. EV Drive Operation. Hybrid Drive Operation. Engine Drive Operation.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic EV

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An Impressive First All-Electric Car from Mercedes-Benz. In Mercedes-Benz speak, anything going forward with an EQ on the badge means it is only powered by electricity. The significance is that at some point everything—sedans, coupes, sports cars, SUVs and possibly even trucks—will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind.

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VW and BMW EV Plans, Rivian Charging Networks – EV Week in Review: March 16-22

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Audi Will Stop Developing Internal Combustion Engines – According to Audi CEO Marcus Duesmann, the automaker will not develop any new internal combustion engines, and will begin phasing out the current gasoline and diesel engines and replacing them with electric powertrains. March 22, via Green Car Reports. kWh battery pack.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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Our results show that in typical driving around town and on the open road, the Venue is a gasoline sipper, not a gulper. inch color touchscreen for the rearview camera that has moving parking guidelines, navigation and the infotainment system. Connected like the best of them. The best use of the back seat. Clean Fleet Report’s.

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