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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate, and sit above the lower fascia that features dual round exhaust ports and a continuation of the cross-hatch design. Genesis is a new car company, launching its first stand-alone model in 2017. Interior Wonder. Tech Abounds.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System is designed to provide drivers with a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. News: BMW iX EV.

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2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance PHEV going on sale in US starting at $89,100

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The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. Electronically switchable engine mounts provide the connection with the body. The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Connectivity is through multiple USB-C ports. 2017 Mirai review here. In its second generation, the 2024 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive its electric motor.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling. Audi connect, which is also standard, connects the Q7 e-tron quattro to the internet via the fast LTE standard. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017.

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