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

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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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? They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buy an electric pickup. inch driver configurable LCD infotainment screen – 17.0-inch Look ma, no hands!

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Why Restaurants With EV Charging Stations Are a Step Ahead

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Restaurants with level 2 chargers could add 15-25 miles of range to a customer’s vehicle over a lunch break, and those that opt for a faster level 3 chargers could even provide a full recharge before a customer has to return to work. You can also use the program to attract new customers with e-vouchers and coupon codes.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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Recharging takes as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid uses a six-speed automatic transmission with Hyundai’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED), a 50 kW electric motor, in place of a torque converter. The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 l/100 km) in the city, 43 mpg (5.47

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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lb), the power electronics in the engine compartment, which include a DC/DC converter for connecting to the 12-volt electrical system, are compact and lightweight. Six high-performance transistors convert the direct current supplied by the battery into three-phase current for the electric motor. With a volume of just eight liters (0.3

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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hours to fully recharge the battery. Brake regeneration is where kinetic braking energy is converted into electricity when slowing or coasting, and that electricity is then stored in the battery. The system includes AM/FM/CD/HD radio, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5

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The Cash Back Hybrid

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By John Voelcker First Published October 2007 Google , a former CIA director , the Natural Resources Defense Council , a U.S. It includes tax credits for consumers who buy or convert to plug-ins, tax incentives on tooling for carmakers who sell early models, and incentives for utilities to offer discounts for off-peak car recharging.

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