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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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It’s also capable of traveling up to 62 mph (100 km/h) using electric power alone. This means that when the EV Mode is depleted, Prius Plug-in still obtains the same estimated fuel economy rating as Prius Liftback. During EV Mode driving, the Prius Plug-in is rated at 95 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Toyota and New York City have partnered together on a variety of environmental initiatives.

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

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. seconds while using the Boost Mode.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai will initially offer the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in the ZEV states—California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—in 2015. Combined fuel economy (mpg). Maximum EV speed (mph). Earlier post.). Engine power (kW). Compression ratio.

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Kia unveils Soul EV at Chicago Auto Show

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Acceleration from 0-60 mph is expected to take fewer than 12 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to approximately 90 mph. For the benefit of pedestrian safety, the Soul EV is equipped with a Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) that emits an auditory alert at speeds below 12 mph and whenever the car is in reverse.

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Aptera Unveils Pre-Production 2e, Suppliers

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Top speed is 90 mph (145 km/h), and range is projected to be 100 miles (161 km). But our team is deeply committed to putting the world’s most efficient vehicle on the road, and despite the tough economy, we’ve recently secured private funding from New Jersey-based NRG Energy.

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