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2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

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The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight ( earlier post ) will make its global production debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). As a premium compact sedan, Insight is positioned and priced between Civic and Accord in Honda’s passenger car lineup. l/100 km) in the city. Body and chassis.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start functionality. E-Ray Performance App on the infotainment system provides the driver with technical insights into how the propulsion system is operating. Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance.

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Honda to extend application of i-MMD two-motor hybrid system across lineup

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As part of this, Honda will expand the application of its i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) two-motor hybrid system ( earlier post ) from large to mid-sized vehicles to small-sized vehicles, as well as to PHEVs and to evolve it as the core of Honda electrification technologies. For example, the CR-V Hybrid is equipped with a 2.0-liter

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Land Rover unveils the diesel Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in Beijing; first diesel hybrids in China

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Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing motor show. Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover’s 3.0-liter l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (36.8

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How do sodium-ion batteries charge within seconds – ET Auto

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By integrating anode materials typically used in batteries with cathodes suitable for supercapacitors, the researchers have created a hybrid system that boasts both high energy density and rapid charge-discharge rates. However, until now, the performance of sodium-ion batteries has lagged behind that of their lithium-ion counterparts.

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Hybrid Subaru, Electric-Car Charging, Tesla 'TV Ad' Tickles Musk: Today's Car News

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Today on Green CarReports: We drive the first-ever hybrid Subaru, electric cars crop up even in small towns, and we have the Tesla "TV ad" that even Elon Musk enjoyed. Batteries are the subject of much research these days; now scientists have new insight into how lithium-ion batteries age. We''ve driven the.'

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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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In a paper published in the journal Applied Energy , they report devising a methodology to estimate the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of meeting the seasonal nature of variable renewable energy (VRE) resources with either a hydrogen-fired gas turbine (HFGT) or lithium-ion battery system (LI). —Emre Gençer, co-author.

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