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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56 kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. Drivers of the new 2020 IONIQ Electric can also enjoy 170 miles (274 km) of range thanks to an upgraded 38.3-kWh powered by an 8.9

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

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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. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5 kilogram (1.3

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

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Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 Hybrid system net power is 193 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. l/100 km) combined. Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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US mpg) and 124 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (199.6 The driver information system shows the fuel consumption in the active operating mode. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.

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New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

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l/100 km (38 to 40 mpg US) in comparison to 7.3 l/100 km (31 to 32 mpg US) for its predecessor at the time of its discontinuation in 2011. Natural materials employed in series production of the new B-Class consist primarily of coconut and wood fibres and honeycomb cardboard in combination with various polymer materials.

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Hyundai launches all-new Sonata Hybrid with GDI engine; plug-in hybrid variant coming next year

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km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 The all-new Sonata Hybrid will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month; detailed information of the Plug-in Hybrid version will be also released at the show. 42 mpg US / 5.7 l/100 km). Upgraded Hybrid Power System. —from the prior model).

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