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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

Green Car Congress

inch display with cloud-connected SYNC 4 Technology and new advanced driver-assistance system technologies. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charge, charge time drops to roughly 3.5 New available amenities include a 13.2-inch

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

Green Car Congress

OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Concept of the service and mobile app for renewable charging. Click to enlarge.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. Vehicles are due to reach showrooms this fall.

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Detect Migrating Birds With a Plastic Dish and a Cheap Microphone

Cars That Think

A microphone attached at the focal point of the dish is connected to a preamplifier [middle left], which in turns feeds an external sound card [middle right], which connects to a host computer via USB. To power the preamp, I used a 7-ampere-hour, 12-volt gel-cell battery, which is overkill.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Utilizing both 400- and 800-volt charging, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about 68 hours. The Bluetooth phone connection was for up to two devices. Twelve-volt outlets, USB power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot complete the technology.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

The electric power steering connected the front wheels to the road with a positive and direct feel. Through connected services , the Wi-Fi has a three-month trial period and includes up-to two GB. The front cabin has four USB ports and two 12 Volt power outlets. Sweetened Exterior.