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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Elantra Hybrid’s permanent-magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.32

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UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. will be deployed beginning in January 2017 starting in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and, possibly in other states as well. Earlier post.).

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. University of Alabama. Enovix Corporation.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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liter, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total system 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The gas power Toyota’s hybrid automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. It combines a 2.0-liter,

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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The CX-50 is built at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) plant in Huntsville, Alabama. Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mercedes EQS

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With the new all-electric Mercedes EQS, which is already in San Francisco area Mercedes dealerships alongside the existing gas-powered S-Class, the new message is you arrive when you drive electric. The EQS comes in two flavors, with similar numeric designations to the gas models, but with different meanings.