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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

Green Car Congress

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Solar roof system. Hyundai Motor’s Solar Roof System makes its debut on the Sonata Hybrid. The Sonata Hybrid has a 0.24

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid adds solar roof, challenges Camry Hybrid at 52 mpg

Green Car Reports

Just two and a half years after the arrival of the current Toyota Camry Hybrid and its 52-mpg EPA combined rating—the first. And the latest 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, revealed at the Chicago Auto Show today, looks to be a great example of that.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: What to expect from its mpg-boosting solar roof

Green Car Reports

But if more cars gain what the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has—a Solar Roof System that can actually boost all-electric miles and gas mileage—frugal drivers might instead start hunting down sun-drenched spots for.

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Isetta reboot, California solar charging, Honda CR-V Hybrid mpg: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rural California is getting fully-solar-powered charging stations. The bubble car gets another electric remake. And the Honda CR-V Hybrid gets specs and pricing, as it arrives as soon as this weekend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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2,487.5 MPG Achieved at 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas

Green Car Congress

mpg US (0.538 L/100km). mpg achieved by Laval University in 2009, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. The Prototype entries included 28 vehicles powered by combustion engines, five by fuel cell/hydrogen technology, two by solar power, and two by diesel fuel.

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The Perfect RV Hasn’t Been Created Yet…Oh, Wait, It Has: The Solar-Powered Stella Vita

CleanTechnica EVs

Getting 5-10 MPG on a 1000-mile trip means […]. If you’ve been following my articles or my social media, you’ve probably seen me struggle to find the perfect RV. On the one hand, having a large RV with room for the whole family, pets, bikes, and everything would be great, but it comes at a cost.

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Model S Plaid, Ford Maverick hybrid pickup, Lexus NX plug-in hybrid, Aptera solar car: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which upcoming full-size pickup has the operating footprint of an 85 mpg gasoline vehicle? Which EV startup sent out an SOS? Hint: It just might be electric. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2021.

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