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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 kilowatt-hour battery.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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Charging the British way Around the UK In the UK my goal was to drive from Heathrow on a mammoth loop around the very northern parts of the Scottish Highlands on the NC 500 route, which traverses one of the most remote and sparsely populated parts of Europe. Consequently, range anxiety and charging locations are of little concern.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The rechargeable 17.8 Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L engines helps with efficiency and smooth acceleration from a standing start. Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV): 2.5-liter

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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This is not much different from diesel and gasoline which are produced from refining and cleaning crude oil (a process which heavily involves the use of hydrogen). Myth #1: Hydrogen energy is not all that energy efficient. Crucially the driver does not have to fill up again for several hundred miles.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends. the General aims to discontinue selling gas and diesel vehicles by 2035. The XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle, was released in 2020.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. Expects production around 2014.

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