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Chevrolet and OnStar Give Volt Owners 24/7 Connection and Control via Wireless Smartphone Application

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OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs

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Kona was the first Hyundai SUV available with a fully-electrified powertrain in the US. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts. kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics, with an estimated range of 258 miles based on internal testing. Gasoline powertrains.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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Three models are available at launch, including the i7 EV. The 2023 BMW 740i is powered by a thoroughly upgraded version of the iconic B58 3-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter Earlier post.) liter TwinPower Turbo V8 with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. kWh 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator (MHSG).

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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The battery pack, covered by up to a 10-year/150,000-mile transferable warranty, may be fully recharged via the 6.6-kWh kWh on-board charger in as little as two hours using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger, available from Mopar through dealers. inch touchscreen, available navigation and integrated voice command.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Sport and Sport Plus: The highest level of drive performance is made available in the “Sport” and “Sport Plus” modes. In “Sport” mode, the battery charge is always maintained at a minimum level to ensure that sufficient boost reserve capacity is available when needed. Power is stored in a 14.1

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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The Taycan is the first production vehicle with a system voltage of 800 volts instead of the usual 400 volts for electric cars. The overall capacity of the Performance Battery Plus is 93.4 Launch Control is also available in these modes. Four driving modes are available: Range, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus.

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