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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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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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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils V-Class concept plug-in hybrid MPV at Geneva; 78 mpg US

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liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. Energy for the electric motor is stored in a high-voltage lithium-ion battery with a total capacity of 13.5 The high-voltage battery can be recharged using an external power source. ision e accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 6.1

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BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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liter/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. l/100km (94 mpg US). In typical everyday commuting with the battery fully charged at the beginning, BMW says its i8 can return a fuel consumption below 5 liters/100 km (47 mpg US) around town. mpg US) is achievable. kWh per 100 km. Click to enlarge. BMW eDrive.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity. IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. IONIQ Hybrid Blue model still has an EPA-estimated 58 MPG combined rating, the highest rating of any non-plug-in vehicle sold in the U.S. kWh battery pack.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light.

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