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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Escape debuted on North American roads for the 2001 model year; in its first full year on sale, Escape became America’s best-selling small SUV. The all-new Escape, available in S, SE, SE Sport, SEL and Titanium series trim levels, is built at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Vehicles are due to reach showrooms this fall.

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AFS Trinity Awarded Patent for Extreme Hybrid Drivetrain; Company Arguing for Full PHEV Tax Credit

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Furia has written to federal legislators and the Department of Energy, stating, in part: While our patented technology could reduce the cost of PHEVs by as much as a third it also deserves to be accorded the full plug-in tax credit of up to $7500, which is a critical selling point for consumers. AFS Trinity Chief Executive Officer Edward W.

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Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars

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Italy is the home of the oldest vehicle fleet in Europe, the government cites, with at least 11 million Euro 3 cars (with emissions standards set in 2001) or lower-grade vehicles on the roads. for PHEVs, during that same time. An EV made is Italy is even better. BEVs still only have a 3.9% market share, compared to 4.2%

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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The 3-row, 7-seat SUV weighs 5,059 lbs (2,295 kg) in its PHEV version (4,627 lbs/2,099 kg conventional), yet delivers the performance, handling and feel of a smaller luxury sporty sedan, even up and down twisty canyon roads. This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter Fuel consumption for the XC90 T8 Twin Engine PHEV is 2.1

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Mitsubishi unveils redesigned Outlander PHEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) revealed online the fully redesigned plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV. The Outlander was initially released in 2001 as MMC’s first crossover SUV. PHEV system. An exterior with powerful presence and an advanced, high-class interior.

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Jeep Took People On An “Earth Odyssey” For Earth Day

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The other takes its cues from 2001: A Space Odyssey, with both musical and visual references to the movie. In a couple of recent ads, Jeep took viewers on an “earth odyssey” to celebrate Earth Day. One ad takes place in a Zoom meeting, with animals discussing the new Wrangler 4xe. The Wrangler 4xe Some […].

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Volta Trucks partners with Prodrive to develop its electric heavy-duty truck

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Prodrive’s track record in EV engineering began in 2001 with the conversion of a front wheel drive Saab into a hybrid demonstrator with the rear axle electrically driven. So good were the results, that the Ford Transit PHEV is set to enter full production later this year. The target manufacturing volume is 2,000 units per year.

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