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Hertz adds 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to rental fleet

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The Hertz Corporation, which includes the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands, has expanded of its Green Traveler Collection car rental fleet to include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ) in select cities across the US. All of the Green Traveler cars have fuel efficiency ratings starting at 33+ highway mpg.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

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seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, Then fill the 11.2-gallon

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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Also, seven regional electric utility partners are joining Ford and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to conduct real-world tests on an expanding fleet of Ford Escape PHEVs. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs. Consolidated Edison of New York.

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Cummins to reveal battery-electric and range-extended-electric systems for transit buses

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Cummins will reveal electrified power technology for transit bus applications at the APTA public transportation show opening in Atlanta on 9 October. This enables a zero-emissions range of up to 224 miles (360 km) on a single charge, with an energy consumption of 25 mpg diesel-equivalent, which provides significant cost reductions.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Dave Kennington, 2004 Prius, by self using Cal-Cars method and Plugin Supply kit, November 2008 (Atlanta, GA), contact d_kennington@. AutoShare , Prius, Hymotion, September 2007 (Toronto, ON, Canada). Dave Atherton, 2007 Prius, by Green Gears/Hymotion, October 2008 (San Mateo, CA), contact flowerdog.com.

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