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Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

Green Car Congress

Volvo has extended its S60 range—the third generation of the premium mid-size sedan—to incorporate further powertrain choices and equipment grades, including an all­wheel­drive gasoline-electric hybrid and a trim level that focuses on luxury and craftsmanship. The T8 Twin Engine's 11.8

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Volvo Cars to eliminate diesel engines from the new S60 sedan

Green Car Congress

All new Volvo models launched from 2019 will be available as either a mild gasoline hybrid, plug-in gasoline hybrid or battery electric vehicle. The new S60 will initially be available with a range of four-cylinder Drive-E gasoline engines as well as with two gasoline plug-in hybrid versions. Earlier post.).

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Volvo Cars launches new S60 sports sedan; first Volvo car made in US; two PHEV models coming

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan at the company’s new—and first—US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. Volvo’s proven T5 and T6 gasoline engines will be available at launch. The new Charleston plant was officially inaugurated concurrent with the reveal of the S60.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs are Better for the Environment Over the course of their lifetimes , EVs generate less than half of the GHG emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. EVs Cost Less to Fuel Powering your ride with electricity costs about 60% less than buying gasoline. In addition, electricity in the U.S.

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

Green Car Congress

BMW has launched the second-generation plug-in hybrid X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, the X5 xDrive45e, in the US. The X5 xDrive45e is built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW Group’s largest global production plant. Earlier post.) 120 people currently work on the battery assembly line. of towing). Driver Assistance Systems.

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BYD: U.S. surrounding regulations may just worth American citizens out of EVs

Baua Electric

When counting each EVs and plug-in hybrid fashions, BYD already is Refuse. BYD’s gross sales, together with EVs and plug-ins, are anticipated to achieve about 2.7 BYD’s gross sales, together with EVs and plug-ins, are anticipated to achieve about 2.7 BYD’s be on one?s 1 globally. Elon Musk’s Tesla will most likely promote 1.8

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. note: “Electrified” is Genesis current nomenclature for its EV. {Ed.

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