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Volvo Cars reveals new V90 wagon; PHEV model with ~31-mile electric range

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Volvo unveiled its new Volvo V90 wagon in Stockholm, Sweden. The Volvo S90 and V90 eight-speed planetary automatic transmission is a key part of Volvo’s Drive-E powertrain technology. Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Cars. Earlier post.) The 96-cell, 9.2

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

EV Central

Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. It will be the most powerful Q5 ever offered and the second most expensive model in the range behind the SQ5 high-performance turbo-diesel. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e PHEV tech.

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Volvo Cars introducing production S60L T6 Twin Engine PHEV at the Shanghai Motor Show; on sale next week

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Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. The new S60L Twin Engine is manufactured in Volvo Cars’ Chengdu Plant. Earlier post.) Markets where sold.

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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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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Audi Q7 e-tron.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS. A few luxury carmakers, such as Volvo and Audi, are also offering the technology. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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PHEV Energy Bill

Plug In Partners

Here is the outline of what the bill intends to do: SECTION 131 TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION SEC 131 Transportation Electrification DOE to establish competitive grants for electric vehicles and PHEVs to encourage early widespread use and advance production of electric (And PHEV) vehicles in USA. $90

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV. Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50.

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