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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars. Since the groundbreaking ceremony in February 2000, Porsche has invested more than 1.3 billion euros in development in Leipzig.

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

EV Central

The new Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid EV will sell from $72,300 before on-road costs when it arrives in Australian dealerships from June 2023 – and it has its eyes on the world’s biggest luxury brands. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. The big question is whether Australians want plug-in hybrids.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Maruti Wagon R | 1999-present A common sight on our streets today, the popular Wagon R didn’t quite set sales charts on fire when it arrived in the year 2000. litre, V6 petrol engine with a manual and automatic transmission option, and a ladder-frame chassis with 4×4 capabilities, added to its credentials.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

Green Car Congress

For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. This allows fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

Green Car Congress

EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option. The new Mondeo goes on sale as a four-door hybrid, five-door or wagon in dealerships across Europe later this year. The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. First Mondeo Hybrid.

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Cupra Born to be priced about $60K; Tavascan, UrbanRebel confirmed for Australia

EV Central

The Leon and Formentor are available with a plug-in hybrid EV system that combines a 1.4-litre When we establish ourselves as a plug-in hybrid and electric brand I think that is also something that fits to Australia because the projections for electric mobility here are positive.”. Focus on performance, design.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It also offers eight hybrid models. Volt like hybrids are the intermediate future between hydrogen or fast charging electric cars. eyeroll* Posted by: Driver | Apr 13, 2009 7:09:12 PM GM apparently feels that theyre going to skip most of the hybrid market and go straight for the electric plug-in. Thats short-sighted.

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