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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 2010 Fusion. Electric operation limit [mph]. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive.

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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. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Fusion Energi. Maximum EV speed (mph). km) of all electric range and a 9.8

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

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack positioned under the rear passenger seats. kW (60 horsepower) electric motor can operate at speeds up to 75 mph (121 km/h) and delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. In combination with the 1.6-liter

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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. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 45 kW (60 hp) electric motor can operate at speeds up to 75 mph and delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds. With sensor-fusion technology that utilizes the front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.

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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. With sensor-fusion technology that utilizes the front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

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In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). With sensor-fusion technology that utilizes the front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 220 km/h (137 mph); in E-Mode, 130 km/h (81 mph). A fusion of brake system and motor brake. Under normal operating conditions the new Volkswagen always begins its journey in all-electric mode.

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