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Vauxhall Opens Order Books For Astra Sports Tourer GSe

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From launch, there […] The post Vauxhall Opens Order Books For Astra Sports Tourer GSe appeared first on Electric Cars Report. GSe stands for Grand Sport Electric and is the new performance sub-brand from Vauxhall, integrating electric performance credentials with sharp handling and styling.

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Rheinmetall wins orders for innovative fuel tank isolation valve for plug-in hybrids

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Rheinmetall Automotive has booked its first orders for an environmentally friendly fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV). Developed by Pierburg in Neuss, Germany, it is used in modern plug-in hybrid vehicles, which generally feature a hermetically sealed tank system so that fuel fumes cannot escape when the vehicle is operating in electric mode.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

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Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. The company aims to extend its plug-in offering to more than 20 model variants by 2020. This means that the compact plug-in hybrids can be charged at a 7.4 l/100 km (156.7-167.9 kWh/100 km); A 250 e Saloon (combined fuel consumption 1.4

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Let's Talk About Electric Cars Book

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I''m happy to announce the release of our new book, called "Let''s Talk about Electric Cars: 8 Most Inspiring Interviews". I hope you enjoy this book and find it inspirational!' Measure twice, cut once, right?

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Come and get it – order books open for new flagship Range Rover PHEV

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Land Rover confirmed prices and opened orders for its new Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid model and exclusive Range Rover SV, which should be good for up to 48 miles of all-electric, über-fashionable roving down Rodeo Drive. more… The post Come and get it – order books open for new flagship Range Rover PHEV appeared first on Electrek.

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Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe PHEV order books open in Europe

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Jeep is taking orders in Europe for the Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids ( earlier post )—the first electrified Jeep models in the EMEA Region. The world première of the pioneering electrified Jeep SUVs took place during the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Earlier post.) The basic structure of the 1.3-liter

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GKN order book for electric driveline technologies totalled $2.8 billion by end of 2017

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GKN Driveline announced that its order book for electric driveline (eDrive) technologies hit a record £2 billion (US$2.8 As of 31 December 2017, GKN’s order book relating to eDrive was £2 billion following a number of major program wins. Sales, which were previously forecast to rise from £33 million (US$45.7 Earlier post.)

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