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Hyundai confirms dedicated US EV plant will make hybrids too

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Hyundai will add production of hybrid models at its Georgia Metaplant scheduled to open later this year, CFO Lee Seung Jo said during a recent earnings call. ” 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Exactly how that planned expansion of hybrid trims will specifically apply to the U.S.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets price hike, ahead of Civic Hybrid arrival

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The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hike to go along with its refreshed exterior and interior. Hyundai released pricing information for the 2024 Elantra Hybrid earlier this month, showing a starting price of $26,250 for the base Blue grade before destination. But fuel economy hasn’t changed much.

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Hyundai skips Kona Hybrid in US, adds lower-priced Kona EV instead

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Hyundai this week, at the New York auto show, revealed U.S.-spec What was missing from the announcement was the Kona Hybrid, a model that had been emphasized as a growing and important model in the revised Kona’s global rollout.

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Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball

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Following similar announcements from rivals, Hyundai is adding more hybrids to its lineup as a bridge to its next-gen EVs. Hyundai will add hybrid production lines at its dedicated EV plant in Georgia as demand rises. Meanwhile, hybrids accounted for a larger portion of sales in Korea (21% vs. 14.7%), the US (10.9%

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Hyundai Motor to enter hybrid vehicle segment in India in 3 years | Autocar Professional

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Hyundai Motor India, the second largest car maker in the country, is set to enter the hybrid vehicle segment in the coming three years. Hyundai Motor India is likely to bring in the hybrid powertrain alternatives in its mid-size SUVs in the future. Globally too Hyundai Motor is pushing for hybrids.

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Hyundai Motor to use solar energy to power Georgia Metaplant

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Hyundai Motor will use solar energy to power its Georgia Metaplant, which is still under construction. South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power agreement with Spain’s Matrix Renewables to power the electric vehicle (EV) plant. The company hopes to recover losses from the EV slowdown with plug-in hybrid sales.

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