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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America. Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. liter four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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Hyundai has lowered the price and slightly increased the all-electric range of the refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model. The 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is available now at Hyundai dealerships.

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Ford F-150 Lightning delivers more horsepower, more payload capacity, more range; cloud-connected Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile

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F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. —Linda Zhang, chief engineer, F-150 Lightning.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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The new models are available now to customers in Europe. The battery in the Audi e-tron 55 quattro has a total capacity of 95 kWh and now gives customers access to a net power figure of 86.5 There is no change to prices for the Audi e-tron 55 quattro, which start at €80,900 (US$89,000). mi) or so of range. Sporty S line.

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This new Texas power company’s electricity comes with a home battery

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Base Power operates in deregulated areas of Texas, and Base Beta is available now to customers near Austin who can choose their power provider. The upfront cost is a one-time fee of $2,000 to cover installation, and Base offers fixed monthly pricing for electricity. Texas is No.

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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

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A123 Systems has introduced the Military 6T Battery, a robust Li-ion battery system engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of military vehicles. A123’s lithium ion technology is capable of rapid charging, and it also delivers more power when the engine is off to facilitate longer-duration silent watch capabilities.

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Freescale announces new high-end powertrain microcontroller; 3x performance of prior high-end unit

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This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by enabling a new generation of engine management solutions. This is achieved partly by increasingly tight computerized control of the complete engine combustion process. General market samples are planned for Q3 2013.