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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack.

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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs

Green Car Congress

New headlamps and DRLs provide a fresh new illumination signature, and the lower fascia opening boasts clean horizontal strakes. The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. Gasoline powertrains.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

We’ve mused before on these digital pages that a clean car seems to run better – a missive that apparently holds true for sports cars and hot hatchbacks, though burly off-road pickup trucks and SUVs may take umbrage with that assessment. This author has recently discovered that (gasp!) Its total capacity is just over 1.0

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Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter Under normal driving, the rear electric motor assists the 1.6-liter Under normal driving, the rear electric motor assists the 1.6-liter

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co. The Fit EV Concept hints strongly at the direction and styling for Honda’s upcoming production Fit EV battery-electric vehicle, which will be introduced to the US and Japan in 2012. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012.

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Australia Goes All-in on Green Hydrogen

Cars That Think

And while coal plants still supplied over half of Australia’s power in 2021, change is afoot. And green hydrogen is the centerpiece of its clean-economy growth plan. Ark Energy’s project is part of a clean-energy blitz in Australia by its parent company, Seoul-based metal-refining giant Korea Zinc. Shipping hydrogen is pricey.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

Get Electric Vehicle

By using clean energy, you can enjoy nature without contributing to air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions. Regenerative Braking EVs often feature regenerative braking technology, which converts kinetic energy back into battery power while slowing down. This way, you make the most of your time while your EV recharges. #3.