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

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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Propulsion comes from a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. A UQM PP125EX traction motor powers the wheels. Earlier post.).

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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

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Let’s look at the benefits and issues of using Hydrogen as fuel and remember that efficiency in the total power supply train, not just at the motor is critical. For example, converting a two-engine turboprop from kerosene to hydrogen, increases the weight of the engine from two tonnes to 13 tonnes. Not ideal on any airplane.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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Adding to charging is powerful regeneration that occurs when coasting or braking, converting kinetic energy into electric energy and returning it to the battery. The all-wheel drive G80, with twin 136 kW motors front and rear, produces 365 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, delivering an all-electric range of 282 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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A slick performance Silent Propulsion The all-wheel drive GV70 EV comes with twin electric motors, front and rear, each producing 160 kilowatts (kW) of power. These motors produce a combined 429 horsepower (hp) and 483 pound-feet of torque. Ready for a fast boost Range can also be added through powerful motor regeneration.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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Additional charging is also through powerful motor regeneration. When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The Advance AWD model has a total of 314 horsepower (hp) through 74 kW front and 160 kW rear motors. Here are some helpful tips on charging.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The project will result in expanded availability of alternative fuels with 17 new CNG and E85 fueling stations and 63 electric vehicle charging stations. New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition’s New Jersey Compressed Natural Gas Refuse Trucks, Shuttle Buses and Infrastructure. Total DOE award: $14,999,658.