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Recharge IT

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G oogle proved it is serious about Plug Ins with its new Recharge IT initiative. Google.org to to Accelerate Plug-In Hybrid and Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Google.org , the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. In addition, Google Inc. Here is part of the story.

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

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The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Plus, users can search for points of interest using Google with voice or text and have the directions when they start their Sonata Plug-in. Total estimated range is 590 miles.

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

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You can do a google search to check the facts on energy creation. We have control over it, unlike oil production where we are dependent on foreign governments. USA may not enact such legislation as their corrupt politicians are bought by the BIG OIL and BIG IC. That is absolute nonsense.

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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. The 6-speed AT features a high-voltage electric oil pump for improved efficiency. 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. Battery charge mode.

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The Cash Back Hybrid

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By John Voelcker First Published October 2007 Google , a former CIA director , the Natural Resources Defense Council , a U.S. It includes tax credits for consumers who buy or convert to plug-ins, tax incentives on tooling for carmakers who sell early models, and incentives for utilities to offer discounts for off-peak car recharging.

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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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Once the oil pressure builds up to a sufficient level, we run the engine at zero load, at which point we disconnect the two again. The coolant loop for the TFSI also incorporates the oil cooler for the S tronic. Charge Battery mode uses the gasoline engine to recharge the battery while driving at highway speed.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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Second, the United States Department of Energy explains that maintenance costs are lower for EVs because they have fewer fluids (oil and transmission fluid) that need to be changed and far fewer moving parts that need maintenance or replacing. Is EV charging fast enough?

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