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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 powertrain contributes to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway, for a combined 29 mpg with MSRP of $22,340 - $30,355.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). Regenerative braking uses the electric motor to convert kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting and stores it in the battery.

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BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

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mpg US) in the European test cycle. The electric motor sources its energy from a lithium-ion battery pack which can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours. With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 Gasoline engine engagement depends on state of charge, acceleration and vehicle speed. 2010 Fusion. mpg US cty/hwy]. Lithium polymer batteries hold their charge 1.25 2011 Sonata.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Battery and Charging Sophisticated battery management The 78 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is charged through an 11.0 These are the estimated times for the three charging speeds. New owners of a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge receive 250 kWh of complimentary DC fast charging with the Electrify America network.

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BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

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If the BMW i Wallbox high-speed charger is used, an 80 per cent charge can be achieved in just one hour. Like the Coupe, the BMW i8 Concept Roadster is also built around the LifeDrive architecture, a fusion of independent functional units. mpg US) in the European test cycle. i8 Concept Roadster. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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l/100 km (147 mpg US) and combined cycle electrical consumption as low as 12.2 A fusion of brake system and motor brake. In this process, energy is recovered by regenerative braking and stored in the battery. Charging up. There are two different ways to charge the Passat GTE’s battery externally.

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