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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Earlier post.). With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Ferdinand Piëch—currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG—more than 10 years ago to produce a practical car that had a combined fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km (235 mpg). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). This is our first dedicated green vehicle. They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). This is our first dedicated green vehicle. They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet.

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

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The Ioniq Hybrid Blue model has an estimated 58 mpg (4.05 The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an estimated all-electric range of 29 miles, 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 mpg (4.52 All Ioniq Electric models are equipped with standard Level-3 DC fast-charging capability. Powertrains. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 44.5 cubic feet.

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Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

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The 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an all-electric range of more than 29 miles (47 km), 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 MPG in hybrid mode based on EPA estimates, powered by a 8.9 DC fast charging is not available, unlike the Ioniq Electric, which can recharge to 80% in 30 minutes at 50 kW (23 minutes at 100 kW). The PHEV has a 3.3

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7

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