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ALTe Reveals Converted Ford F-150 Range Extended Electric Vehicle Demonstrator at NTEA Show

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Production-intent specs for the powertrain in the F-150 REEP (range-extended electric powertrain) include a Ford 2.0L, 4-cylinder normally aspirated gasoline engine powering an 82 kW (peak) Remy DC generator. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 V8 Ford powertrain originally installed in the vehicle.

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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kWh lithium-polymer battery back—roughly six times the energy output of that found in the current-generation Optima Hybrid. liter Nu four-cylinder GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine at its core. The upgraded transmission houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch to replace the traditional torque converter. Optima PHEV.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 mpg, highway 40.0 mpg improvement compared with a regular Optima. When braking, the electric motor converts kinetic energy into electricity for storage in the battery pack.

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Kia Motors Introduces its Version of LPI Hybrid

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liter Gamma LPI engine with an independently developed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and hybrid system, comprising an electric motor, inverter, converter and 180V lithium-ion polymer battery. L/100km or 42 mpg US); gasoline-equivalent fuel economy is 22.2 L/100km, 51 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km.

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

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. 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.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Wonderfully Efficient. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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