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Hyundai’s 2019 IONIQ electrified line-up adds active safety features, voice recognition, remote charge management

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The Ioniq Hybrid Blue model has an estimated 58 mpg (4.05 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack positioned under the rear passenger seats. kW (60 horsepower) electric motor can operate at speeds up to 75 mph (121 km/h) and delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds.

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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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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

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The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). Earlier post.)

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis. With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety.