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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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The program is a prelude to the limited retail market launch of the Fit EV with customers in California and Oregon this summer. Equipped with a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery and 92 kW coaxial electric motor, the Fit EV battery can be fully recharged in as little as 3 hours when connected to a 240-volt circuit. Click to enlarge.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Ford Focus Electric. Nissan Leaf. kW, 32A on-board charger and a 240-volt circuit. While in Econ mode, practical driving range can increase by as much as 17% compared to driving in Normal mode.

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Polk: 35% of hybrid owners buying hybrids again

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While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. Hybrid loyalty rates in the top 15 markets in which a minimum of 500 hybrid owners returned to market in 2011.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. In addition, the planned route can be displayed, showing where the vehicle can be recharged along the way, should this prove necessary.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Convenience: From 2011 to 2016, the number of stations for charging electric vehicles increased by 1,138% in the US. Tesla’s Superchargers can recharge EVs to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes. of the MoU goal, followed by Oregon with 10%. GM plans to introduce 20 new ZEV models by 2023, while Ford promises 13. This works out to 0.05

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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. Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. Hyundai expects California and Oregon to be the top markets and areas of focus.) km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Earlier post.).

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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Bob Lutz, the outgoing vice chairman of GM, has said the company will produce about 8,000 Chevy Volts in 2011. Most electric-car makers are working under the assumption that once the battery runs down, cars will recharge at home rather than on the road – limiting the cars to short distances. Total cars initially available: 4,700.

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