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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder mild hybrid. Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy.

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Tesla rolls out regenerative braking improvements for Autopilot with Software 2022.4

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The Over-the-Air updates are easily accessible to every vehicle that the update applies to and can be downloaded in a matter of minutes. Many vehicles, including hybrid cars, utilize regenerative braking for several reasons, including recharging the hybrid battery if the vehicle is not a plug-in.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Recharging takes as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. There are three main types of electric vehicles: #1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These vehicles are powered solely by electric motors and rely on rechargeable batteries for energy storage.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Details are on the VinFast website with easy steps to order the charger and arrange for installation and how to download the app and use the public chargers. Beginning by downloading the VinFast app. This eliminates needing to download each participating charge company’s app, which makes charging significantly simpler.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. By linking to a vehicle information network, the Concept XR-PHEV’s connected car system uploads real-time vehicle status information to the network while simultaneously downloading external data.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

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Most plug-in hybrids – PHEVs – are marketed as almost-EVs. So the new one has a turbo four-cylinder engine teamed with plug-in hybrid tech. Hybrid heavy hitter. High-voltage power for the mega-turbo is available because the C63 S is a plug-in hybrid with a high-voltage battery.