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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge, Green Car Reports found that this. Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America?

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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

Green Car Congress

The agreement will send a clear signal to citizens and other stakeholders that user-friendly recharging infrastructure and refuelling stations for alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, will be installed throughout the EU. The provisional political agreement is now subject to formal approval by the two co-legislators.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

The Truth About Cars

On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. On the other hand, that may have also been a car-reviewer problem. I’d probably not have led the review with relatively minor complaints if the C40 was more engaging to drive. Like many EVs, the C40 recharge offers one-pedal driving.

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Easiest way to recharge an electric bike battery from the sun? QuietKat solar power charger review

Electrek

If there’s one thing I love as much as playing with batteries, it’s charging them up from the sun. And when it comes to my electric bikes, which are kind of outdoor toys by definition, being able to charge in the field is a pretty darn neat trick for extending range when camping or just spending all day in the great outdoors.

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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. According to a study released last week from Consumer Reports, Many retailers aren’t doing much to support EV charging. Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). lack of charging strategy currently slows down the uptake. But limited supply and?lack

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