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

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. Smart Speaker Integration lets customers use Amazon-Alexa or Google-Assistant enabled smart speakers or devices to remotely control certain vehicle functions, such as remote start. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter

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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

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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. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles. kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries, placed below the rear seats.

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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.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack packaged beneath the rear seat. The bottom shell of its housing is made of diecast aluminum, the top shell of polymer. MMI navigation plus uses 4G LTE to deliver the tailored services of Audi connect to the driver—from navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis. market b y the end of 2009. Think has even shown a convertible prototype.