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

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. 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. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. kW electric motor. LXS $30,765.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery will replenish from 10-to-100% charge in under 7.25 Adding to charging is powerful regeneration that occurs when coasting or braking, converting kinetic energy into electric energy and returning it to the battery. Genesis adds an electric sedan. Charging and Regeneration.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The bottom shell of its housing is made of diecast aluminum, the top shell of polymer. lb), the power electronics in the engine compartment, which include a DC/DC converter for connecting to the 12-volt electrical system, are compact and lightweight. federal tax credit of $4,168). Structure of the battery pack.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking. The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient. The liquid-cooled 64.8

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. Charging is also through powerful motor regeneration that, when coasting or braking, converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The Ioniq 6 is quiet and ready for a long road trip. kWh and 77.4

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Regenerative braking uses the motors not the brakes to slow the car and recharges the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. 220 miles driving range. 168 horsepower (hp).

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