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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Recharge time ranges from less than three hours at a 240V Level-Two charging station to less than nine hours using a standard 120V outlet. For the Sonata HEV, the Camry Hybrid enters the competitive mix along with Fusion and Accord.).

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). 2010 Fusion. Electric operation limit [mph]. Sonata’s hybrid system stores its electrical charge in a 34 kW lithium polymer rechargeable battery (5.3Ah/270V) from LG Chem. Comparison of Mid-size Hybrid Sedans.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h).

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First discounts on new Goal Zero power stations, $500 off GoTRax Everest e-dirt bike, and more

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All three have been given fast-charging capabilities via a wall outlet, with the Yeti 300 recharging in 50 minutes, the Yeti 500 in 90 minutes, and the Yeti 700 in under 2 hours. All three can be hooked up to a solar panel with a max input level of 200W, with recharging ranging from 1.7 hours to 4 hours, depending on your model.

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BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

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The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). i8 Concept Roadster. Click to enlarge.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Install a Mr. Fusion on the back of the cars and everyone starts driving reeeeeal slow and careful.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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The e-motor also provides regenerative braking to recharge the battery, and there’s an integrated 33 kW (44 hp) starter-generator as well. The e-Save button also toggles to invoke Battery Charge, which recharges the pack using engine power. Instead, the driver has to brake at about 4 mph to bring the car to a complete stop.

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