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

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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. This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. Solar roof system.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the modular hybrid system requires little installation space and weighs around 100 kg. motor alone until the battery needs recharging. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In combination with a 19 kW, 0.8

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. It has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of 5 kWh and can be recharged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet, at a BMW i charging station, or at a public EV charging station.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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Instead, there is an Integrated Starter motor and Generator (ISG) connected to the crankshaft, which is located between the engine and the transmission. It is supplied with power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed under the floor of the load compartment. Recharging time varies with the current.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 liter supercharged engine and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The motor and two clutches are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. Earlier post.). Source: Nissan.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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l/100 km (157 mpg US), or 35 g/km of CO 2. The engine-disconnect clutch actuation unit is installed in the clutch chamber between the rotor arm of the electric motor and the input shaft; the rotor arm is a component element of the electric motor and of the drive clutches. This mode also provides for moderate recharging.

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