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Pre-sales begin for Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV SUV in Europe

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Volkswagen’s plug-in hybrid version of its Tiguan SUV—the Tiguan eHybrid. earlier post )—is now available to configure and order in Europe; the starting price in Germany is €42,413.11 (US$51,500). In Hybrid mode, the electric motor supports the 1.4-liter In Hybrid mode, the electric motor supports the 1.4-liter

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Volkswagen begins presales of Touareg eHybrid and Touareg R plug-in hybrids

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Volkswagen is ramping up its hybrid offensive. The Touareg is now available to order in two different plug-in hybrid versions: the Touareg eHybrid and the Touareg R. Plug-in hybrid models are suited for the typical usage patterns of car drivers. For this, the SUVs integrate the route data in the hybrid control.

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Volvo Cars global sales up by 43% in May; plug-ins accounted for 23.7% globally

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The growth was mainly driven by a strong demand in the US and, in Europe, a recovery from a sales drop in May last year related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following a strong sales growth in the US, Recharge vehicles accounted for 20.8% Following a strong sales growth in the US, Recharge vehicles accounted for 20.8%

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Volvo plug-in hybrids tested; Volvo and Porsche make big battery plans: Today’s Car News

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Volvo announces a big battery factory for Europe. We bring you a drive of the XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid and think about its connection to a future all-electric XC90. With Volvo’s plan to embrace EVs in place, the 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge serves as a. And Porsche is in the battery business.

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Kia introduces Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid at Geneva

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Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time—Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter Earlier post.)

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BYD and Shell partner on EV charging across China and Europe; R&D on battery performance and advanced charging

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BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

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Volvo Cars global sales up 31% in May; fully electric cars up 196%

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Sales of Volvo Cars´ Recharge models of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 55% in May, accounting for 40% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. Sales in Europe for May reached 26,272 cars, an increase of 40% compared to last year. The share of fully electric cars stood at 18%.