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

Blink Charging

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 federal tax credit is worth up to 30% of the installation cost, up to $100,000 per charger.

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Google Ogles Plug Ins

Plug In Partners

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

Green Car Congress

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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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. Neither CARB incentives nor the efforts of Plug-in Partners have moved the auto makers to produce plug-in hybrids, so conversion efforts are moving along.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. The practice of calling out everything to the Google assistant takes some getting used to and feels a bit ahead of itself at times. Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. Duck in back.

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

Blink Charging

In North America, Level 2 chargers use the standard J-1772 plug, which is compatible with all plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) vehicles. Your hotel will be added to mapping services like PlugShare , Google Maps, the Blink Network , and select vehicle navigation systems to tell EV drivers about your chargers.