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JANUARY 4, 2012

In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. It is also possible while recharging the car to heat or cool the passenger compartment, reserving more battery power to propel the car. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

Gasoline-Electric 268

Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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MARCH 3, 2009

The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010. Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). The company also held the European premiere of the Cadillac SRX. Opel Ampera. Chevrolet Spark. seconds.

Chevrolet 150

Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 Click to enlarge.

Lexus 225

Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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MAY 17, 2015

Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Acceleration 0-60 mph, seconds.

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150