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Recharge IT

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G oogle proved it is serious about Plug Ins with its new Recharge IT initiative. Google.org to to Accelerate Plug-In Hybrid and Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Google.org , the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. In addition, Google Inc. Here is part of the story.

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

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The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Plus, users can search for points of interest using Google with voice or text and have the directions when they start their Sonata Plug-in. Total estimated range is 590 miles.

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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. The 6-speed AT features a high-voltage electric oil pump for improved efficiency. 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. Battery charge mode.

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The Cash Back Hybrid

Plug In Partners

By John Voelcker First Published October 2007 Google , a former CIA director , the Natural Resources Defense Council , a U.S. It includes tax credits for consumers who buy or convert to plug-ins, tax incentives on tooling for carmakers who sell early models, and incentives for utilities to offer discounts for off-peak car recharging.

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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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Once the oil pressure builds up to a sufficient level, we run the engine at zero load, at which point we disconnect the two again. The coolant loop for the TFSI also incorporates the oil cooler for the S tronic. Charge Battery mode uses the gasoline engine to recharge the battery while driving at highway speed.

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Search Results for Google April 29, 2009 09:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FRANKFORT, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Green Star Products, Inc. Todays hybrids have small battery packs and cannot be recharged from the utility grid system. energy independence.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

“A car must be able to be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France,&# she was quoted saying in an edition of Die Welt to appear Monday. Digg StumbleUpon Facebook MindBodyGreen Hugg Care2 BlinkList Newsvine reddit Furl Tailrank Ma.gnolia Google Bookmarks Yahoo! by RSS or sign up by email.