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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

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The media can write reviews, and dealers can walk prospective owners through the differences between a car, truck or SUV powered by electricity versus gasoline, but far more that needs to be done. Whether you’re curious or skeptical, an experienced owner or brand new to EVs, the experts at EV Live are here to help.”.

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. Compared with the gasoline-powered RAV4, Toyota re-styled the front bumper, upper and lower grill, side mirrors, rear spoiler, and under body design to maximize air flow around the vehicle.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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By leveraging the instantaneous torque of the electric motor and the power of a turbocharged V6 gasoline engine, the Cayenne E-Hybrid has an especially broad power band that improves its acceleration capability. E-Charge: In “E-Charge” mode, the gasoline engine generates more power than is needed to move the car.

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GM recalling certain eAssist models; up to 42,904 vehicles potentially affected by GCM issue

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This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light, GM said in its notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). liter gasoline engine. The product investigation was re-opened. Earlier post.) The motor generator is liquid-cooled. Background.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Arriving in Kia dealer showrooms early next year, the 2011 Optima Hybrid is the brand’s first hybrid for North America and uses a full parallel hybrid system to deliver a 40.7% Whenever the car comes a stop for more than a few seconds, the gasoline engine automatically shuts off to completely eliminate emissions.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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FCA US had estimated the vehicle would achieve 80 MPGe, which represents the distance a vehicle can travel using a quantity of fuel with the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline. kWh on-board charger in as little as two hours using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger, available from Mopar through dealers.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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Electric vehicles have many benefits over traditional gasoline-powered cars, including lower emissions, cheaper running costs and (often) government incentives. While battery production for electric cars does produce some emissions , these emissions are dwarfed by the emissions produced by gasoline-powered vehicles. Lower emissions.