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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles.

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Polestar reveals Polestar 3 electric SUV; starting at €89,900

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Android Automotive OS is the in-car operating system, co-developed with Google and fronted by a 14.5-inch It is an evolution of the technology first launched in Polestar 2—the first car in the world with Google built-in—and a revolution of functionality and design for the large SUV segment. 400V lithium-ion.

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News: 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S EV

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While the chassis and lithium-ion batteries will be from General Motors, the Acura ZDX twins, and the Honda Prologue SUV are designed by Acura and Honda. Acura has partnered with seven auto manufactures that have joined forces to create a high-speed, brand-neutral public charging network in the United States and Canada.

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. More daily total miles. 84% of one-way trips are of distances 20 miles or less. More daily trips. Short trips.

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Nissan introduces updated 2013 LEAF; US assembly in Smyrna

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plant, with battery production taking place next door in the country’s largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant. EPA cycle results will differ; the 2012 LEAF is estimated to achieve up to 73-mile driving range under the required EPA-derived MPG-based 2-cycle testing.). Earlier post.).

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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In addition to Japan and the United States, Honda is considering the possibility of conducting a similar program in China. In the US program, the city of Torrance, California along with Stanford University and Google Inc., ( Earlier post.) Solar-powered charging station for the test vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Automaker Plug-in Hybrid PR Flurry

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In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. 19 -- More than 20 Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) will be placed in the United States between now and the first quarter of 2008 as.

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