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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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1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Volvo Car Corporation was founded in Sweden in 1927. Top) 2016 XC90. Click to enlarge.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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The fuel cell electric vehicles manufactured by Toyota, Hyundai and Honda already allow an ‘at-pump’ refuel that will take only a few minutes to fill, compared to the extended periods (including overnight) required to recharge battery-only vehicles. He was previously Vice President of Corporate Venturing at Rolls-Royce plc.

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4,000 Robots Roam the Oceans, Climate in Their Crosshairs

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The remarkable technology of these floats and the systems technology that was created to operate them as a network was recognized this past May with the IEEE Corporate Innovation Award , at the 2022 Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit. You mentioned batteries. Are batteries what is ultimately the limit on lifetime?

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