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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. Sonata models. Sonata HEV.

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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In the segment of the study presented, the Argonne team modeled four PHEV configurations: an input power split with a fixed ratio between the electric machine and the transmission (e.g., Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack.

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Oak Ridge Two-Phase, Floating Loop Cooling System for Power Electronics Meets DOE 2020 Targets

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Power electronics and electrical machines (PEEM) are essential elements of hybrid and electric-drive vehicles. boost converters and inverters); electric motors; and thermal control and system integration. The Camry Hybrid inverter offers about 8 kW/L, according to ORNL.) Earlier post.). Ayers, James C. Conklin, John S.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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But now we are going to replace the engine altogether with more efficient electric motors and that is going to be a game-changer. A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends. General Motors. Hyundai-Kia.