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

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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While charging stations can now be found on mapping services such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, PlugShare, and select vehicle navigation systems, these services do not always include information about live station status or payment methods. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2

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Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers

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The Detroit News Autos Insider column today is reporting on Congressional efforts to promote plug-in hybrids and the backlash from the automakers. Toyota made the car, the Prius, that made plug-in conversions possible, and now they are trying to rein in the desires unleashed. HybridsPlus and EDrive have converted cars.

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Google Ogles Plug Ins

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Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual By KATIE HAFNER New York Times Published: September 14, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 — The ambitious founders of Google , the popular search engine company, have set up a philanthropy, giving it seed money of about $1 billion and a mandate to tackle poverty, disease and global warming.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

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GM emphasizes that these are not safety-related issues and not related to its Ultium EV propulsion suite or Google built-in. The Biden administration has set a high bar for the generous tax credits created by the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) to help spur large-scale production of hydrogen, starting with regional hydrogen hubs.

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Why Hotels Are Essential to This Year’s Summer EV Travel

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If your hotel, motel, or bed-and-breakfast is located in a rural area, you’ll be adding some much-needed EV charging infrastructure in the region, and you may be eligible for tax incentives or funding from federal, state, or local government entities. Level 2 chargers make the most sense for hotels to install for overnight guests.