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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

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turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L hybrid, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. The gasoline engine delivers 265 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds (FWD) and the hybrid powertrain delivers 245 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.8 The Hybrid MAX powertrain also has 5,000 lbs. turbo gas engine and the efficient 2.5L

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Here’s a brief overview.

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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

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With the refresh for 2021 Camry models, Toyota is introducing the first XSE Hybrid grade, combining the Camry’s most fuel-efficient powertrain with its highest expression of the sport and luxury blend. 2021 Camry XSE Hybrid. Four hybrid grades – LE, XLE, SE, XSE (new). Toyota Hybrid System. Five 4-cyl. of torque. -ft.

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

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production of more hybrid models , as part of an effort to expand the range of hybrid trims of its gasoline vehicles. Although it might still be years away from large-scale production and the Polestar 5 used as a basis for the testing will launch with different batteries, it’s a proof point for the tech.

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Tech: John Deere: High Tech Down on the Farm

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Tech: John Deere: High Tech Down on the Farm Higher Farm Yields through Innovation, Advanced Technology and Sustainability The sight of a farmer sitting in a tractor for hours and hours working a field is being replaced by a semi-automated agricultural machine with no human behind the wheel. Story by John Faulkner.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. Diffusing Disinformation on PHEVs.

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In addition to 48V hybrid, VW presents new EA 288 Evo diesel 12V mild hybrid & TGI Evo natural gas engines

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Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth-generation Golf in 2019 ( earlier post ); new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine. 48V mild hybrid.

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