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Honda AWD hybrids are coming soon—and 2M EVs annually by 2030

Baua Electric

The all-wheel drive system for hybrids will use an electric motor developed for EVs to power one axle, eliminating the mechanical connection between the internal-combustion engine and that axle. Honda is already targeting 50% hybrids, as part of a plan to make hybrid versions of all its core models rather than hybrid-specific models.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy. If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. liter Suzuki three-cylinder engine, rated at 49 horsepower. Just $66 with gas priced at $1.16

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Everyone wanted a test drive,” Steiner said.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. Everyone wanted a test drive,” Steiner said.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Rear view, with engine compartment with air intake labeled. l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft. The gas-electric punch. The system defaults to Normal when restarting the engine if you have been in Sport mode, otherwise it remains in the last mode setting.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency.