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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Ioniq and Niro represent high volume segments for Hyundai/Kia US fleet; the engineers were tasked to design a hybrid powertrain with segment-leading fuel economy. The hybrid power control unit integrates two motor control units (traction motor and hybrid starter generator) and DC converter are all in the same package.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Ioniq and Niro represent high volume segments for Hyundai/Kia US fleet; the engineers were tasked to design a hybrid powertrain with segment-leading fuel economy. The hybrid power control unit integrates two motor control units (traction motor and hybrid starter generator) and DC converter are all in the same package.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

EV Central

The similarity with the old fleet-fodder Aussie-built sedan comes when you sit in the driver’s seat of the new Benz. But there is a huge and wasteful gap between the upper section and the flat storage space below. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV is a five-seater. Okay, bear with me. The old Magna felt much the same.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. We should have built more Nuclear power plants and created a nuclear waste recycling program. Commendation, absolutely, but GM needs to make sure their company continues on to make sure that money doesnt just go to waste.

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