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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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Production of the 2014 model year Prius Plug-in begins in October with pricing taking effect when these models arrive in showrooms in November.The Prius Plug-in qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $2,500 in addition to the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) which offers a $1,500 rebate.

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Tesla Unveils Model S Electric Sedan

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The Model S will carry an initial price of $57,400; applying the new $7,500 Federal tax credit for plug-ins will drop the effective price to $49,900. The Model S has a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h) and can get to 60 mph in 5.5 Production is slated to begin in 2011, assuming the funding for the plant is in place.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

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Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems. kWh Li-ion battery pack that can charge in as little as 2.5

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Ford begins roll-out of Focus Electric; electrifying the platform efficiently

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The Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kWh Li-ion battery pack engineered by Ford using pouch cells from LG Chem; an advanced active liquid cooling and heating system preconditions and regulates the temperature. A federal income tax credit of $7,500 is available, as well as different state credits or rebates.

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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. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive. Ready to ride.

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Coda Automotive to Bring China-Built Electric Mid-size Sedan to California Market in 2010; New JV with Lishen for Automotive Li-ion Systems

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Ltd., ( Lishen ) for lithium-ion batteries used in the Coda, announced the establishment of a global joint venture with Lishen to design, manufacture and sell transportation and utility power storage battery systems. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 11 seconds. Fast charging may be an option in the future for fleet buyers.

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