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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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In addition, Kona Electric energy efficiency is internally-estimated at 117 MPGe, superior to Nissan Leaf (112 MPGe), Tesla Model S (104 MPGe), and Tesla Model X (93 MPGe). cubic feet of rear cargo volume, exactly the same volume as the Kona with an internal combustion engine. Battery pack energy density is 141.3

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates. l/100 km) combined based on internal testing.

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