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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. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Hybrid Powertrain. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

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A ZEV Showcase accompanying the announcement included the new Toyota Fuel Cell Concept car (which will be formally revealed next month at the LA Auto Show), as well as the Harley-Davidson electric “Livewire” motorcycle and some of the newest commercially available models, including the Tesla Model D and the Mercedes B class EV.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The base Fisker Ocean Sport trim level is priced at $37,499, before federal and state tax credits. The Fisker Ocean is being manufactured by Magna-Steyr at a carbon-neutral factory in Graz, Austria.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

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Pushing Hold button will recharge the battery as you are driving. The other important driving tool to increase efficiency and range, one that is on most hybrid, PHEV or battery electric cars, is regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with wireless phone charging.

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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. Pricing and Warranties. Touring L $48,573.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.

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