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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 times more than lab testing indicates. People would be able to do most of their driving on electricity and only occasionally use gas.

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Mazda CX-60 plugs in: New flagship PHEV SUV will be “most powerful Mazda ever”

EV Central

The three model line-up (the Evolve, GT and the flagship Azami) will be headlined by a new plug-in hybrid powertrain , which will marry a 2.5-litre litre turbo-petrol paired with a 48-volt hybrid system, delivering 209kW and 450Nm. Also available are two mild-hybrid powertrains, the first being a 3.3-litre Find out here.

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Volkswagen introduces high-end plug-in hybrid C Coupé GTE concept in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

This four-door concept car for the Chinese market—which is more than five meters in length—is powered by a plug-in hybrid drive system, the drive sources of which combine to produce 500 N·m of system torque. The car’s combined fuel consumption (NEDC for plug-in hybrid vehicles) is 2.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The CrossBlue Coupé is powered by a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V6 turbo direct gasoline injection engine (TSI) and two electric motors; maximum system power is as much as 305 kW (409 hp). Earlier post ).

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2024 Jeep Compass Hybrid takes aim at Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

EV Central

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe and Compass e-Hybrid will take over the local range in the first half of 2024, replacing the existing petrol and diesel powertrains. Off-road brand Jeep has announced its Compass compact SUV is going hybrid only in Australia. 2024 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid. 2024 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars. Current generation Macan. Porsche Leipzig GmbH started series production of the Cayenne SUV in 2002, with 259 employees.