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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system. Sonata is the first midsize sedan to adopt GDI technology as standard equipment in a naturally aspirated powertrain. liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery pack. 2010 Fusion. Earlier post.)

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Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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The industry’s first eco-friendly cylinder head cover is used in the 2010 Ford Fusion and Escape. For example, the European Ford Focus uses recycled polymer in such components as the battery tray, wheel arch liners, seat fabric and carpets. liter Duratec engine.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Combined fuel economy (mpg). kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 Recharge time ranges from less than three hours at a 240V Level-Two charging station to less than nine hours using a standard 120V outlet. Engine power (kW).

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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

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Hyundai’s model-year 2019 IONIQ lineup—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric— adds new and broader applications of active safety features, enhanced voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models. Standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models via Blue Link.

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

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. EPA combined fuel economy. In ECO mode, the DCT optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve class-leading fuel economy. The Plug-in Hybrid also integrates a charging portal into the left front fender for the lithium-ion polymer battery.

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Hyundai unveils Ioniq HEV, PHEV and EV for US market at New York show

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The Ioniq Hybrid’s electric motor delivers an estimated 32 kW (43 horsepower) with an estimated maximum torque of 125 lb-ft (169 N·m), powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery with 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. kWh capacity. The battery is efficiently positioned under the rear passenger seats. In combination with the 1.6-liter

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