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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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For increased recharging, there is an ā€œLā€ button on the gear selector wheel. In addition to the regenerative charging or the EV Charge mode, the lithium-ion battery can be replenished by plugging into a charger or wall outlet. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Charge times from an empty battery are: Level 1 120V 10 hours.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. So driving around town, being stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic or coasting down hills recharges the battery. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut.

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2013 Honda Fit EV begins leasing 20 July in California and Oregon for $389/month

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The battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) will be available for lease beginning 20 July 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. inch rear drums, along with a new electric servo braking system that helps to recharge the lithium-ion battery pack while the vehicle is coasting or braking.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic, or coasting down hills recharges the battery. Road Test: 2021 Honda Odyssey. Coming soonā€”The Kia Carnival.

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Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

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The Ioniq line-up—similar to Hondaā€™s Clarity—offers three electrified versions based on a single, dedicated vehicle platform. The Honda Clarity line includes fuel cell, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions.) kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The PHEV has a 3.3 Ioniq Hybrid (Blue).

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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Letā€™s look at some of the other differences in hybrid vs. electric vehicles, including the older hybrids and new plug-in hybrids offered by manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda and Hyundai. Electric cars store their energy in a lithium-ion battery, which powers an electric engine. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work?

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