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

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This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. Conventional hybrid vehicles do not have torque converters to improve fuel economy because torque converters lose energy while transferring power to the drive wheels. Active Shift Control Technology.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Total estimated range is 590 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

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And since you can travel 440 miles without recharging, why wouldn’t you take a Silverado EV on that family road trip? A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions, and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Look ma, no hands!

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Rally

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Have your Ford dealer sales representative take you out on the highway to demonstrate this cool feature. Recharging One-pedal driving with regenerative motor braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery, where lifting off the accelerator pedal slows and eventually brings it to a stop.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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Recharging One-pedal driving with regenerative motor braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Big screen and good connections The horizontal 10.2-inch FordPass Connect is standard, offering a 4G LTE Wi-Fi that can handle mobile devises and allows for over-the-air software updates.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 When you see it at the Toyota dealer in person, the experience will start all over again. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6 kilowatt charger.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

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Pushing Hold button will recharge the battery as you are driving. The other important driving tool to increase efficiency and range, one that is on most hybrid, PHEV or battery electric cars, is regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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