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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. EPA ratings for select EVs. Volkswagen of America, Inc. 2015 e-Golf.

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Chevrolet Spark EV EPA-rated at 119 MPGe and 82-mile range

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. This system includes standard Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist and a Drivers Attention Warning. of torque and is fitted standard with a 7.2-kW powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56

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Chevrolet cuts price on Spark EV; with incentives and “bonus cash”, as low as $14,995

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Compared to the average new gas-powered vehicle, the Spark EV can save drivers, on average, about $83 per month in fuel costs according to EPA assessments based on 24 mpg highway for an average vehicle and 12 cents per kWh of electricity cost. A 120V charge cord set comes standard.

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

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The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack—more than five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery—gives the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid an EPA-estimated all-electric range of up to 27 miles (43.5 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) combined.

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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EPA figures will be announced in the near future once they are available from US regulators. kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electrical energy storage and is packaged beneath the rear seat, allowing for a fully-usable trunk. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours.

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