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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits.

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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. Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System. Hybrid Powertrain. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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When a power supply unit is connected, it converts the DC power from the CHAdeMO power socket located inside the trunk to AC power and can power a vehicle-to-home16 system or a vehicle-to-load system. Consumer electronics can also be connected directly and used from the interior accessory socket (AC 100 V, 1,500 W). The Prius analogy.

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Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers’ Story

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Peripherals were connected to serial ports in a daisy-chain configuration with the Apple bus network. Defining terms Backplane An electrical connection common to two or more printed-circuit boards. The sound generator in the original Macintosh was quite simple—a one-bit register connected to a speaker. We’re on the beach.

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