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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. This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter Fuel consumption for the XC90 T8 Twin Engine PHEV is 2.1

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

It's the second county seat of government to be visited (with possibly a repeat performance in January 2010). just pondering another Plug-in Hybrid EV EVdventure of sorts per the new 2010 Prius PHEV press release. before trucking back to Home Sweet Bisbee. before trucking back to Home Sweet Bisbee.

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over the first half of 2010, for use by governments and businesses. Due to the battery’s expanded capacity, the vehicle has an extended electric-vehicle driving range of 23.4 Maximum speed in EV mode is 100 km/h (62 mph). 100 km/h (62 mph).

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. The Whip is a two-seater that can travel at a top speed of 35 mph for 40 miles per charge; it sells for around $19,000. Which electric-car developer counts former U.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. ↓ ↑ report 16 XGM 11:14PM (4/23/2009) Id like one of them in my driveway, hopefully they can make this car. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Follow us on Twitter!