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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. Solar roof system.

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SEAT unveils plug-in hybrid prototype based on the new Leon hatchback; smart charging and V2G

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The Leon Verde (“Green”) prototype is the culmination of the four-year Cenit Verde research project in Spain, and was presented at the official closing event of the project. l/100 km (147 mpg US), with 36 g/km CO 2 ; all-electric range is 31 miles (50 km). The plug-in hybrid combines a 120 hp (90 kw) 1.4

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. It has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of 5 kWh and can be recharged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet, at a BMW i charging station, or at a public EV charging station.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 liter supercharged engine and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). An Intelligent Regenerative Braking system partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking. Earlier post.).

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