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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

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Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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Volkswagen Showcases Touareg Hybrid at New York International Auto Show

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unveiled the second generation Touareg and showcased the brand’s first hybrid at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Volkswagen had earlier introduced the new Touareg in Germany in February. The electric motor can also recover kinetic energy during braking to help recharge the nickel metal-hydride battery pack.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive. Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. My quick road test revealed both pros and cons of the XC40 Recharge.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The company also introduced a new turbocharged version of the Sonata, the 2.0T. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive has an all-electric mode and a parallel drive mode. 30kW, 151 lb-ft electric motor. liter engine.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Subaru introduces XV Crosstrek Hybrid, its first production hybrid

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unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. liter Subaru Boxer engine with a 13.4-hp hp electric motor integrated into the Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Subaru of America, Inc. A 100V, 13.5 For example, the 8.7

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. liter V6 is replaced by a new supercharged 2.5-liter