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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. The new models are available now to customers in Europe. In normal driving, the motor on the rear axle provides propulsion as standard. mph), the Audi e-tron can recuperate up to 300 N·m (221.3 mi) or so of range.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Subsidy announcement boosts electric cars

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The Government is to set strict criteria on the driving range and safety standards of the electric cars which buyers will be able to use the subsidy against. Says co-founder Evert Geurtsen: “Buyers do not need to wait until 2011 because electric cars are available now and already provide huge savings. What do you think?