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

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Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of a larger electric motor. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. Other features of MyFord Mobile include: Trip planner.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. Just like you do overnight with a mobile phone, plug in the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV to get the best fuel economy and the most from your investment. Using a Level 2 charger it will take 2.5

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Honda Introducing BEV and PHEV to US and Japan in 2012; Demonstration Programs in US Begin This Year

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Ito also announced application of a lithium-ion battery to be supplied by Blue Energy, a joint venture company between GS Yuasa and Honda, in the next-generation Civic Hybrid in 2011. Honda will begin renewing its engine and transmission lineup starting in 2012 to further improve its fuel economy. Plug-in hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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In addition to the regenerative charging while driving, the 75 kWh lithium-ion battery is charged through an 11.0 This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. The better test were the non-freeway miles where the Polestar 2 got a very respectable 3.5

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. The first is that the 17.3

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Hyundai’s 2019 IONIQ electrified line-up adds active safety features, voice recognition, remote charge management

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack positioned under the rear passenger seats. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles. kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries, placed below the rear seats. In combination with the 1.6-liter

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