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

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. The torque converter, clutch and electric motor are housed in the hybrid drive unit. The torque converter with its powerful and highly efficient hydraulic circuit offers smoothness when pulling away in hybrid mode. kWh of energy.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the high-performance battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes. The on-board electronics are meanwhile supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Battery and Charging The hatch opens to ample inside space When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft. of torque that is good for 4.3

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter. With 550 N·m (405.7

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 Cadillac has converted the torque, from foot-pounds into Newton-meters (the torque measurement used in some countries around the world but not America, then rounded it up to an even number). Story by John Faulkner.