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REV Becomes First Hymotion Dealer in Canada; Offers L5 Conversion Kit for Prius

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REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. The Hymotion L5 installation adds a 5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and charging system to the original Prius.

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Volkswagen to introduce Golf plug-in hybrid at Geneva; first deliveries in autumn

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This variety of products—the Golf TSI (including GTI); Golf TDI (including GTD); Golf TGI (powered by CNG); e-Golf; and Golf GTE—is made possible by the modular transverse matrix assembly kit, abbreviated to MQB (modularen Querbaukasten). The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 The same pool of drivers was used during vehicle evaluation.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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In addition to the regenerative charging or the EV Charge mode, the lithium-ion battery can be replenished by plugging into a charger or wall outlet. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Porsche sees this new type of “E-Performance” as the performance kit of the future. l/100km / 94 mpg US. The electric motor is supplied with power via a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. kWh lithium-ion battery is replenished by plugging into a charger or wall outlet.

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Porsche introducing new Panamera 4 E-hybrid PHEV at Paris Show

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l/100 km (94 mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models. Porsche sees this new type of “E-Performance”—more power, more driving fun, lower fuel consumption—as the performance kit of the future. The electric motor is supplied with power via a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery.

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