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Volkswagen to introduce Passat Plug-in hybrid “soon”; Group electrifying more than 40 more models over next few years

Green Car Congress

Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.”. l/100 km combine) or the Audi A3 TDI ultra (3.2 He said that the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE (1.5 l/100 km) and Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (1.5 He said that the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE (1.5

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5,000 New Fast Charging Points, How does Tesla Stack Up Against Other ‘Clean cars’, Marine Operators Reach Zero Emissions

EV Obssesion

CarbonCounter: Online app allows consumers to research low-emissions vehicles Marine Zero Emissions BAE Systems Launches Next-Generation Power and Propulsion System to Help Marine Operators Reach Zero Emissions Systems introduces next-gen HybriGen Power and Propulsion system for marine applications Electric Trucks […].

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

In a 10 August press release issued after the initial inquiry into the blaze aboard the ship was completed, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said, “No fire onboard a [roll-on/roll-off cargo ship] or Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) has been proven to have been caused by a factory-new EV.” percent, or 20 times the frequency.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. There’s a second location in Corte Madera in Marin County. A High-Tech Customer Experience. It can charge fast or slow.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The show will feature the highly anticipated plug-in Chevrolet Volt, the performance plug-in Fisker Karma, Audi’s all-electric e-Tron concept based on the R8 and BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, which combines the performance of a BMW M model with the fuel consumption and emissions of a modern small car. “As Audi Q7 TDI.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. While the Lucid Air Touring will compete against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Genesis, Audi, BMW and Cadillac, it has a strong case for those looking for a luxury electric sedan with the best efficiency and driving range.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

Clean Fleet Report

Ready to take on the road Whether around town driving or seeking-out curves through the vineyards and pastures of Napa, Sonoma and Marin Counties, this was the most convenient, efficient and fun way to drive the EV9. Charging The 10.9 kW onboard charger can charge up to 800 volts.

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