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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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The five-seat concept is based on the completely redeveloped second-generation Tiguan—the first SUV to be based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)—which will arrive in the US market in 2017 with a longer wheelbase and available seven-seat functionality. The vehicle can cover up to 20 miles (32 km) in all-electric mode. Front motor.

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Acura introduces three new vehicles at Detroit show; two hybrid powertrains

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To be positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX will feature three different powertrains, including Acura’s first gasoline-electric hybrid. liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. The lineup of ILX models will include an entry-level model powered by a 2.0-liter

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. Kona Electric. —John Juriga, director, Powertrains, Hyundai America Technical Center, Hyundai Motor Group. The motor develops 291 lb.ft.

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Cadillac Escalade IQ to be unveiled Aug. 9 in N.Y.

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Cadillac plans to introduce the electrical model of its Escalade full-size SUV on Aug. ” The gasoline-powered Escalade has been Cadillac’s top-selling U.S. ” The gasoline-powered Escalade has been Cadillac’s top-selling U.S. 9 in Unutilized York. The post Cadillac Escalade IQ to be unveiled Aug.

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Cadillac Escalade IQ to be unveiled Aug. 9 in N.Y.

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Cadillac plans to introduce the electrical model of its Escalade full-size SUV on Aug. ” The gasoline-powered Escalade has been Cadillac’s top-selling U.S. Cadillac has now not but showed that title for an extended model of the electrical SUV. 9 in Untouched York.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. Although equipped with a different engine, the CrossBlue SUV also uses the DQ 400 E hybrid transmission and rear-axle motor as the Coupé.).

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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Museum Exhibit Review: 107 Years of Electric Cars. With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. Then along came petroleum and the refining of gasoline. 80 mile range.

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