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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.

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Electric Car Sales, 2016 Toyota Mirai Range, Biofuel Airliners: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have plug-in electric car sales figures for June, confirmation that the 2016 Toyota Mirai will have over 300 miles of range, and United Airlines' plan to use biofuel on certain U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Electric cars take.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases.

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2016 Chevy Volt MPG, EPA Clean Power Plan, 2016 Mazda CX-3 Driven: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the EPA finalizes rules that will limit carbon emissions from power plants, and we drive the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

Green Car Congress

Hyundai introduced its refreshed IONIQ car lineup in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense active safety features and driving assistance systems.

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42-MPG Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedans Added To Hertz Rental Fleet

Green Car Reports

The redesigned 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is now available to rent, in certain areas at least. Hertz is adding the mid-size sedan to its fleet as part of its "Green Traveler Collection" green rental-car program. This includes hybrids and diesels, as well as electric cars.

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. After 3 ½ years my mpg is well north of 200 mpg (the measurement tops out at 250 mpg, which is my goal).

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