Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. liter EcoBoost engine will give consumers looking for hybrid-like fuel economy a new, more affordable choice. —Derrick Kuzak. Ford US small car sales.

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Ford Engine Hybrid 2012 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Compression ratio.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile.

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PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The hybrid system offers four modes of operation: Electric drive. Click to enlarge. Atkinson to a 2.0L

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Today, Ford sells approximately 35,000 electrified vehicles a year, led by the Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid. Ford is electrifying platforms versus a single vehicle, and plans five electrified vehicles for North America by 2012, including the Transit Connect Electric, on sale now, and Focus Electric this year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2018

Hyundai’s model-year 2019 IONIQ lineup—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric— adds new and broader applications of active safety features, enhanced voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models. The Ioniq Electric offers pure electric mobility with a 28.0

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US roll-out of its Ioniq line-up of electrified vehicles: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 Based on relatively short drives in all three variants, we conclude that Hyundai nailed its goals. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Plug-in PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Hyundai Motor America introduced the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the US market at the New York International Auto Show; the full line of three electrified variants made their global debut earlier this year at the Geneva show. The Ioniq Plug-in’s estimated 45 kW (60 horsepower) electric motor is coupled with the 1.6

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New York Hyundai PHEV Lithium Ion 150

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Rat rods, hoopties, hot rods, donks, lowriders, exotics, classics, customs, racers, stance vehicles, American or Japanese muscle cars, luxury cruisers, and ultra-rare antiques are all on display in what effectively becomes a multi-mile parade route with opportunities to break off and do some illicit (but often tolerated) street racing.&

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