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In addition to selecting a transmission program, the driver of the C 350 PLUG - IN HYBRID can also use the operating mode switch to influence the regulation between electric mode and the use of the combustion engine for driving.

This, along with a computer controlled module that eases the transition between electric mode and gas mode and an engine hold feature that eliminates gas consumption and emissions at idle, helps the Sonata Hybrid increase its efficiency.

You can also adjust the relationship between electric mode and the four cylinder.

Not exact matches

The driver can select to run on zero emissions mode at the press of a button, or else the CrossBlue will automatically shift between hybrid and all - electric modes during braking, acceleration and coasting to maximize fuel efficiency.

«The recorded images map the unique interaction between the different vibrational modes of the molecule and the varying enhanced electric fields sustained at different positions of the microscope's tip,» said Dr. Wayne P. Hess, a PNNL chemical physicist and co-author of the study.

They've driven 80 percent of their miles in pure - electric mode, and typically go 900 - plus miles between fill - ups.

A double - action clutch allows the liquid - cooled electric motor to start up the engine in a way that makes the transition between EV mode and engine mode feel seamlessly smooth.

The speed - sensitive electric power steering also responds to Dynamic Select settings with variable assist between comfort and sport modes; again, the system can automatically dial in more or less assist based on driving conditions.

From the cockpit, the driver is able to choose between three power settings (EV, Eco or Power) based on driving needs; each controls how long the HS stays in pure - electric mode, or whether it mixes its gasoline and electric powerplants for propulsion.

The hybrid system operates in four different modes: hybrid, e-mode, e-save and charge, allowing the driver to choose between gasoline - electric or pure electric running when there is sufficient battery charge.

Electric cars used regenerative braking since the earliest experiments, but this was often a complex affair where the driver had to flip switches between various operational modes in order to use it.

Unlike the other two hybrids, the driver can switch between electric - only, hybrid, power saver and gas - only modes.

To begin with, the transition between electric, gas and gas / electric modes is silky smooth, and one of the slickest found in a hybrid.

Toggling between Normal and Sport drive modes, delivered a sharper feel to the electric steering, although Comfort mode felt responsive enough for everyday use.

The automatic switching between pure electric and hybrid modes is a distraction, but there is tremendous traction when all power sources are called up, allowing you to confidently lay the throttle back at the apex safe in the knowledge that drive is being sent both to the front and rear wheels.

All is well though as Hyundai has added three driving modes to the Ioniq Electric - Eco, Normal, and Sport - and the difference between Normal (which I was initially in) and Sport is significant.

There's also a button on the dash allowing the driver to toggle between hybrid and electric modes.

A new 38 kW electric motor and clutch replaces the traditional torque converter, with Kia claiming that energy flow is fast and seamless between EV mode and hybrid mode.

The Hybrid mode aims at optimal fuel - savings in the interplay between the TFSI and the electric motor, and environmental and route data are utilized here.

Like the Karma sedan, the Fisker Atlantic is a plug - in hybrid vehicle that allows drivers to switch manually or automatically between electric and gasoline driving modes and sustain the charge of its lithium ion batteries on the move.

Another standard features is the Sport Chrono package which allows the driver to switch between six driving modes: Sport, Sport Plus, E-Power, Hybrid Auto (electric and gasoline combined), E-Hold (conserves the battery level), and E-Charge (continuously charges the battery).

With two pure mechanical gear points, infinitely variable ratio in between, start - stop, regenerative braking, pure electrical mode, electric power assist, 100 % towing capability — the hybrid one seems to be better use of quite expensive planetary mechanics.

The overall gear ratio selected provides a balance between the amount of tractive torque available from the electric motor and the vehicle speed range available before the EV mode is disengaged at higher vehicle speeds.

For purposes of an accurate estimation of emissions, the analysis took into consideration the differences in operation between those PHEVs like the Chevrolet Volt that can operate in all - electric mode without using gasoline, and those that operate in a blended mode like the Toyota Prius PHV, which uses both energy stored in the battery and energy from the gasoline tank to propel the vehicle, but that can deliver substantial all - electric driving in blended mode.

The actual fuel economy for PHEVs depends on their powertrain operating modes, their all - electric range, and the amount of driving between charges.

Drivers will be able to choose a target value between 30 and 100 percent of battery power and then use the battery alone by switching to pure - electric mode.

A pressure point on the accelerator pedal signals the switch between all - electric mode and driving powered by the combustion engine.

Accord Hybrid can travel for a few miles in pure EV mode (without engine power) before it switches to Hybrid mode, sharing propulsion duties between the engine and electric motor.

The eDrive button allows the driver to choose between three different electric drive modes.

This overlap between conventional mechanical braking and the electric braking performance of the electric motor in alternator mode increases effectiveness but remains imperceptible.

As in the Prius, the driver is able to switch between the power options: driving in EV - mode (electric only when batteries have sufficient charge), ECO-mode (the car decides how to use energy sources most efficiently), and POWER - mode (petrol and engine and batteries are used to maximum effect).

In «HV» mode, the plug - in Accord acts as a conventional hybrid, blending motor power between gasoline and electric to maximize fuel efficiency while maintaining the battery charge level.

This futuristic 2 +2 sports coupe can also travel up to 20 miles in pure electric mode between charges.

The e-tron comes with a smooth six - speed automatic gearbox, which only struggles when the car has to transition between the pure petrol and pure electric modes - on occasion it can get clunky in these instances.

The driver can select between three modes: an all - electric mode, a mode that allows the system to automatically to switch between the electric motor and the turbocharged four cylinder, or a «Save Battery» mode designed to preserve the battery's current charge.

It comes with an EV mode as well as the normal hybrid function, and can «Save» electric charge, with Predictive Energy Consumption using GPS to manage the balance between the two power sources when required.

From idle to about 10 mph, the car moves in all - electric mode, pulled along by the electric motor's husky 199 pound - feet of torque (between 0 - 1,500 rpm).

The biggest surprise comes when the batteries are down to 0 percent and the van switches to normal hybrid mode: The word «seamless» is bandied about a lot, but the Pacifica's handoff between electric motor and gas engine is invisible, and finally delivers on hybrid technology's promise.

An upgraded computer - controlled smoothens the transitions between gas and electric power modes.

E-mode — pure electric or EV running Hybrid — automatically switches between petrol and EV modes E-Save — saves battery power for later use Charge — uses fuel to generate electricity and recharge the battery

Similar to other electric or hybrid cars, the Fit EV has three driving modes that allow the driver select between NORMAL, ECON and SPORT, shifting the driving experience to maximize efficiency or take pleasure in the exciting part of electric drive.

This driving mode is programmed for highly intelligent hybrid functionality, whereby the energy management system orchestrates the interaction between engine and electric drive unit as the driving situation changes in order to maximise efficiency.

The FNR - X concept is powered by a plug - in hybrid powertrain that can switch between its engine and electric motor, with two driving modes: V (Versatility) and S (Sport).

GLE 500 e offers four driving modes for the hybrid system — E-Mode, E-Save, Charge and Hybrid with the electric engine itself integrated between the 7 - speed automatic 7G - Tronic Plus gearbox and the combustion engine.

It's sandwiched between the transaxle and gas engine and can decouple via a clutch to save fuel in all - electric mode at lower speeds, or up to 84 mph such as when coasting down a hill, with foot off the gas, or decelerating.

The standard 7 - speed automatic transmission incorporates both the electric motor and an additional clutch between the engine and the motor, so when in all - electric mode the engine and drivetrain decouple.

The powertrain is designed to move seamlessly between three power modes: all - electric (EV), petrol - electric hybrid and petrol only.

You do have the option of switching between Normal, Sport and Eco modes though, which modifies the responsiveness of the throttle, the level of electric motor assistance and the strength of regenerative braking.

Each of the five modes come with its own pre-set balance between dynamics and efficiency, using the powertrain controller to coordinate the cooperation between the petrol engine and the electric motor.

Whether in electric or hybrid mode, power is good and the transition between the two is so smooth you won't feel it at all.