Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2017

This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. Automakers are cautioning that this shift to gasoline engines—with their higher CO 2 values—will pose additional challenges to meeting future CO 2 reduction targets. Gasoline vehicles now account for 48.5%

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 kilowatt-hour battery.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the second half of 2016, offering increased battery capacity and pure electric range. liter Nu four-cylinder GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine at its core.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

You just get better fuel economy. While electric cars do have to be plugged in (and plug-in hybrids can be), this is not the case for standard gas-electric hybrids. They run on two sources of power, using gasoline and electricity. Hybrids Are Good for Fuel Economy But Not Performance.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

The new Niro Plug-in Hybrid, revealed for the first time in Geneva, combines crossover versatility and design appeal with maximum fuel efficiency from its advanced new plug-in hybrid powertrain, which it shares with the Hyundai Ioniq. liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine with an 8.9 Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. This felt quick and made freeway merging a breeze.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 kW electric motor. Charge up for electric-only local driving. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. Smooth Operator.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

The ix35 Fuel Cell. Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. The ix35 Fuel Cell is Hyundai’s fourth-generation fuel cell vehicle, and its first to enter production. Hyundai joined the LHP earlier this year. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

drivers, may also developplug-in electric models as U.S. Honda, which began leasing hydrogen fuel cell FCX Claritysedans in Los Angeles last year, still sees hydrogen as the bestlong-term alternative to gasoline as a fuel that can cut carbonexhaust tied to global warming, President Takeo Fukui said in aninterview.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Mazda says the MX-30’s 100-mile electric driving range is an “ideal companion for daily commuting (and will) meet the needs of most urban residents.” kilowatt (kW) electric motor powering the front wheels and producing 143 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. seconds) and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (5.0 If so, there may be a match.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin. The 2023 Niro EV is their least expensive electric vehicle.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. Better than ever.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Anyone in the market for an eco-friendly vehicle might be wondering about the difference in hybrid vs. electric cars. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, can charge through the same 240V charging station that other EVs use. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work? The short answer to that question is: Yes.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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