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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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BMW is introducing the BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans ( earlier post ) in the US with an MSRP of $44,550 for 330e and $46,550 for 330e xDrive sedan plus $995 Dest. The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 Purely electric driving up to 87 mph. seconds (5.7

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), and the car’s top speed with this engine is 213 km/h (132 mph). seconds and takes it to a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).

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New Gen 8 Volkswagen Golf offers five hybrid versions from 48V MHEV to PHEV

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Its digital interior architecture opens up a new dimension of intuitive operation, assisted driving is possible up to 210 km/h (130 mph) and it is the first Volkswagen to use traffic’s collective intelligence with Car2X to warn of hazards predictively. The new Golf will be launched on the market in December.

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Volvo pricing the XC90 T8 Twin Engine PHEV for the US starting at $68,100

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The T8 can achieve 394 hp and 0-60 mph in 5.7 Pure electric: This mode is used primarily in a city environment although it can power the car up to highway speeds. The seven-passenger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, coming to the United States this summer, is powered by Volvo’s 2.0

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DS brand accelerating development of electric cars

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The connection between the 140 mph top speed of the DSV-02 (DS Virgin 2nd gen) race car and the 60 km electric range of DS 7 CROSSBACK E-Tense is that both depend on the techniques used for controlling the energy supplied by the battery and the management strategies of its deployment. —Eric Apode, DS Product and Development director.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). transportation sector. 7b06006.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. e-Power is really suited for a vehicle like Kicks and Rogue,” Pandikuthira said.

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