Ford calls C-MAX Energi a "hybrid-plus" because it not only operates just like C-MAX Hybrid, but also features an external charge port and larger lithium-ion battery pack so owners can plug in the vehicles to fully charge the battery using either a standard 120-volt outlet or the available 240-volt charge station.
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The Karma's lithium-ion battery is said to deliver a 50-mile range on a full charge.
The first socket is used to charge the lithium-ion battery and the second can be used to connect electrical devices such as coolers or camping lights.
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Because owners plug in to charge the advanced lithium-ion battery in C-MAX Energi, the vehicle is able to achieve increased electric mode and total range.
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In this way, it is possible to check the current charge status of the lithium-ion battery or to verify the vehicle's current range on a map.
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The 787 is the first Boeing plane to use lithium ion batteries, which charge faster and can be molded to space-saving shapes compared to other airplane batteries.
It's packed with sensors, a vibration motor, an iOS-compatible Bluetooth 4.0 LE radio and a Li-Ion battery which provides about 4 days of operation on a charge.
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With a built-in rechargeable Lithium ION battery, Striiv Play keeps going on a single charge for a week on average.
The integrated passive subwoofer features a ported enclosure for enhance bass performance. boomBOTTLE's built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge.
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The headphones feature a rechargeable lithium-ion battery allowing for up to 10 hours of play time with just a 3 hour charge.
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The lithium-ion battery that sends electricity to the Volt's motors takes about six hours to fully charge.
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