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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

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Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Earlier post.) Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

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In the 80% range of battery capacity, charging and discharging rates are slower, and battery lifespan is longer. Additionally, within this capacity range, battery safety is better because internal temperatures during charging and discharging are lower. Why is 80% battery capacity the optimal choice?

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Internal Ford data suggest the sun could power up to 75% of all trips made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment. The researchers collected simulated rides provided by three fleets: gasoline-powered, and electric-powered with either 40 kWh or 60 kWh battery packs.

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

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Fast-forward about 10 years and a new type of hybrid came on the scene—the plug-in hybrid, and it does require plugging in to charge the onboard battery to maximize efficiency (without plugging in it functions like a normal hybrid). In addition, when in the generator mode, the internal combustion (usually gas) engine charges the battery pack.

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Škoda Electric introduces its first battery-electric bus; second fast-charging model slated for next year

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After trolleybuses, hydrogen-powered buses and hybrid vehicles, we are coming out with our own concept of a battery-powered electric bus. The interest to at least partially replace conventional buses with internal combustion engines with zero-emission (e.g. Škoda battery-electric bus. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs

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In addition, Kona Electric estimated MPGe is 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined based on internal testing. kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics, with an estimated range of 258 miles based on internal testing. A battery warmer system is standard on SEL Convenience models and above.

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