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BYD launches Qin plug-in hybrid in China

Green Car Congress

BYD has officially launched its Qin plug-in hybrid in China; the performance-based hybrid car is intended to target key world markets. L/100 km (147 mpg US ). L/100 km (147 mpg US ). BYD Qin Chinese market specs. BYD 476ZQA (1.5). 4,155 of them tried to purchase the new model, according to BYD. Engine type.

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Here Come the PHEVs

Plug In Partners

liter turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder engine producing 148 horsepower and returning about 48 mpg. This cute and sporty beetle-esque electric car comes with optional photovoltaics for solar power, and will be powered by a pack of Li-ions that will allow drivers to go about 100 miles before needing to recharge.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Clean Fleet Report

But hold on, there is more technology coming to electric vehicles with 1,200-volt charging capability, which is just now being introduced by the Chinese auto manufacturer BYD. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. The back seat uses EV advantages.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD said the F6DM (dual mode) sedan will go on sale in China in the fourth quarter for $20,000 to $30,000.The

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Electric Vehicles Made These Engineers Expendable

Cars That Think

An EV consists of a large battery pack, typically with hundreds of rechargeable lithium-ion cells and normally tucked under the cabin floor, sending power to an inverter, about the size of a small suitcase. mpg for 1975 models, according to Environmental Protection Agency data. That didnt stop the consolidation though. cars today.

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Yeah, I Got Your Chevy Volt, Right Here. Day 2 @ Plug-In 2009

Creative Greenius

If you’ve been wondering just how real the new Chevy Volt that gets 230 mpg in city driving is , well just take a look for yourself. This one might actually get MORE than 230 mpg in the city seeing as how it has no doors, windows, seats, any interior, hood, roof, underbody or trunk.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Posted by: Na | Apr 13, 2009 4:28:53 PM 18 models that get 30 mpg, yeah right! Thats short-sighted.

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