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

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Distinct Exterior Sharing a platform with the gasoline-powered GV70 , Genesis engineers were able to use the same platform for both power plants without sacrificing interior space for people or cargo. Charging and Regeneration Up front charging There are three charging speed options for the 77.4

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Most of the projects will support the goals of EV Everywhere, an Energy Department program that aims to make PEVs as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2 Description. Federal funding.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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As with several new EVs, free fast-charging is included. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery will replenish from 10-to-100% charge in under 7.25 The G80 EV will be available sometime in fourth quarter 2022, initially in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Genesis adds an electric sedan.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. Charging and Regeneration. Performance $69,385.

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Kia unveils Soul EV at Chicago Auto Show

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The Soul EV is equipped with a 27kWh, air-cooled, 200 Wh/kg Li-ion polymer battery pack located beneath the floor. The 360V 96-cell lithium-ion polymer battery has been engineered for high capacity, thermal stability and safety. improvement in torsional rigidity over the gasoline-powered Soul.

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