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Land Rover plug-in hybrid lineup expands with downsized engine, bigger battery

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Land Rover is launching a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, based around a downsized 3-cylinder engine, that promises greater fuel economy and more electric range than the British automaker's current models. However, Land Rover told Green Car Reports that there are no plans to bring these latest plug-in hybrids to the United States.

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Cadillac Optiq preview, $22,000 VW EV, hydrogen hybrid engines: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives later this year, and Green Car Reports recently got up close with it. Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda are allying to build downsized engines for hybrid models —engines that would potentially burn hydrogen or e-fuels in addition to gasoline.

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Honda CR-V Hybrid redesigned, point-of-sale EV rebates, faster-charging cells and downsizing: Today’s Car News

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And Honda rolls out a new generation of the CR-V Hybrid, with hopes for it to be a sporty, high-mpg sales leader. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Americans prefer point-of-sale EV rebates, and we’d all save money in the process. Could faster-charging batteries save raw materials?

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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Volvo introducing new downsized 4-cylinder engine range, with fuel economy improvements up to 35%; hybrid and flywheel drive systems

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The Volvo Car Corporation is introducing a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. At the Frankfurt Motor Show we will reveal a new concept car. It proves that downsized engines can go hand in hand with our customers’ expectations on luxury and driving pleasure.

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Toyota hybrid milestone, Hyundai battery tech, Chicago combats charging desert: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Hyundai hybrids tackle battery downsizing with a novel approach. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. What started with the Prius has now hit 15 million. And Chicago is requiring more EV charge points. It might seem.

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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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Together the partners have sought to demonstrate an extremely cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car delivering the performance of a baseline 2.0-liter In implementing this 50% downsizing by swept volume, the research team delivered zero degradation in driveability, performance or acceleration.