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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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Volta Trucks partners with Prodrive to develop its electric heavy-duty truck

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Prodrive is working with Volta Trucks to help engineer its 16-tonne electric heavy-duty truck. Prodrive’s role is overall engineering responsibility for the vehicle and program delivery, including cab, chassis and electrical architecture. Prodrive will help develop the design into a drivable demonstrator by early summer 2020. ?.

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AFS Trinity Awarded Patent for Extreme Hybrid Drivetrain; Company Arguing for Full PHEV Tax Credit

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Furia has written to federal legislators and the Department of Energy, stating, in part: While our patented technology could reduce the cost of PHEVs by as much as a third it also deserves to be accorded the full plug-in tax credit of up to $7500, which is a critical selling point for consumers. AFS Trinity Chief Executive Officer Edward W.

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

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Samsung SDI is currently developing next generation batteries for electric cars together with the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). BMW Financial Services has also been active in South Korea since 2001. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins' Ah/11 Ah “Hi-Cap” for Micro-/Mild-HEV. from 2012.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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The 3-row, 7-seat SUV weighs 5,059 lbs (2,295 kg) in its PHEV version (4,627 lbs/2,099 kg conventional), yet delivers the performance, handling and feel of a smaller luxury sporty sedan, even up and down twisty canyon roads. All electric (mi). This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter Displacement (cm 3 ).

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Mitsubishi unveils redesigned Outlander PHEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) revealed online the fully redesigned plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV. The Outlander was initially released in 2001 as MMC’s first crossover SUV. PHEV system. An exterior with powerful presence and an advanced, high-class interior.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. The vehicles are defined as follows: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) : A 2.4L

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