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

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 Hybrid Powertrain.

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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. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery will replenish from 10-to-100% charge in under 7.25 We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 All Genesis electric vehicles qualify for the federal tax credit and state rebates. Genesis adds an electric sedan. Charging and Regeneration. Using a 240V Level 2 charger, the 87.2

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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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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. The bottom shell of its housing is made of diecast aluminum, the top shell of polymer. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. For highway driving along with the super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph) it was enjoyable and never fatiguing. The top speed of 117 mph for the AWD version is close to the performance BMW i4 M50 we recently tested. The EV6 is a 5-door midsize crossover that sits on a 114.2-inch inch wheelbase.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Acceleration in Sport with the AWD returned 0-60 mph times of about 5.0 kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. Driving mostly in the Eco, Normal or Sport modes, we were experimenting with how each affects the efficiency and performance. kWh and 77.4

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. The Ioniq 5 qualifies for the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as does the Mustang Mach-E. 220 miles driving range.

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