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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. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. In addition, the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is eligible for HOV-lane access in certain states. 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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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Road Test: 2021 Volvo SC90 Recharge PHEV.

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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 bottom shell of its housing is made of diecast aluminum, the top shell of polymer. 240-volt charging replenishes the battery in about 2 hours and 15 minutes; recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours. Charge Battery mode uses the gasoline engine to recharge the battery while driving at highway speed.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking. The Niro EV does not qualify for Federal tax credits, but qualifies in some states for rebates and a HOV sticker. In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Regenerative braking uses the motors not the brakes to slow the car and recharges the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. 220 miles driving range. 168 horsepower (hp).

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Bring on the EV Trucks

Revenge of the Electric Car

And if (or as) battery-electric trucks catch on, the charging infrastructure that will be developed to keep the fleets in operation could provide the foundation for a charging infrastructure for rechargeable electric passenger vehicles as well. The would bring the total 5-year cost for truck and batteries to between $136,000 and $141,000.

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