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BYD Tang SUV PHEV available for pre-orders starting at $48.3K before incentives; twice that for performance model

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BYD has begun taking pre-orders for the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV ( earlier post ) in China with a starting price of 300,000 RMB (US$48,306) before EV incentives. BYD said that China has waited a long time for a PHEV Sport Utility Vehicle. These will also have Dual-Mode PHEV powertrains. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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GAC Motor completes phase II factory, launches GA3S PHEV

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China-based GAC Motor recently held the completion ceremony of the company’s new phase II factory in Guangzhou in June, and launched the new GS8 SUV and GA3S PHEV plug-in hybrid sedan. Unveiled in November 2015, the GA3S PHEV is equipped with an efficient 1.5L seconds; top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). kWh/100 km.

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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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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

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DS Automobiles, the recent brand addition to the PSA Group, will introduce the DS 7 CROSSBACK SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Active at speeds of up to 112 mph (180 km/h) according to national speed limit legislation, it controls the vehicle and course for the driver.

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Audi unveiling two new production plug-in hybrids in Shanghai, new prologue allroad PHEV show car

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Audi is introducing two new models with plug-in hybrid drive systems to the market in China in 2016, both of which are having their world premier at Auto Shanghai 2015: the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than six seconds and consumes 2.5 The large SUV generally starts in electric mode.

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. The concept car, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), has an average combined fuel consumption (NEDC combined) of 2.0

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV.

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