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Volvo Cars to triple electric car production capacity in Ghent after strong year of electrified car sales

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Volvo Cars is tripling electric car manufacturing capacity at its plant in Ghent, Belgium as it prepares to meet fast growing demand for its Recharge line-up of chargeable cars. Ghent is currently preparing to take a second fully electric Volvo model, based on the CMA modular vehicle architecture, into production later this year.

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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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Two electric central motors on the second and third axles give the bus the power it needs for city traffic. In contrast to electric motors positioned close to the wheel hubs, these models are easier to access and have a simpler design. The batteries are charged at the depot via a Combined Charging System plug (CCS).

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. Starting in 2016, the Swedish brand has included plug-in hybrid versions of pretty much every new vehicle it sells in the US. . Until now, it’s had no plug-in option. liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive. Volvo’s first EV.

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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The 2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback ( earlier post ) are making their way to the US this fall, adding to Audi’s portfolio of all-electric performance vehicles. In normal driving, the front motor remains off until it is needed. MSRP for the 2022 Audi e-tron S lineup is as follows: Premium Plus.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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The light commercial vehicle manufacturer, a subsidiary of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer SAIC Motor, is also announcing LeasePlan as its exclusive partner in Europe, as it prepares for its full brand launch in 2019. Standard AC charging takes seven hours, in-line with the industry standard for plug-in vehicles.

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Volvo EX30 remains a top-seller, but the company is still slashing its growth forecast

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Electrified models, including fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), accounted for 48% of total sales. All-electric vehicle share reached 25%. Starting at $34,950, Volvo’s compact electric SUV will be among the most affordable EV options on the market. seconds.

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