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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. Earlier post.).

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Getrag begins production of 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission; hybrid versions in 2016

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Hybrid versions of this transmission can be used in vehicles without major changes in installation space, starting in 2016. Applications extend from 48V mild hybrids up to 360V plug-in hybrids. —Bernd Eckl, Getrag Executive Vice President for Sales. Earlier post.)

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Discounts On Brand-New 2016 Chevy Volt, But Only In A Few Regions

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The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is just beginning to roll out for sale in select areas of the U.S., Buyers in the limited number of states where the Volt will launch as a 2016 model are already able to take advantage of cash incentives. but it's apparently already being discounted.

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Smart to go all-electric worldwide by 2020: Daimler CEO

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sales history of the Smart two-seat minicar started with a bang in 2008, when gasoline prices soared, and has waned since then. A complete redesign of the little ForTwo in the 2016 model year, with the Cabrio soft-top following for 2017, didn't do much for sales.

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California ARB to update Light-Duty Vehicle Electronic Certification System for PHEVs and ZEVs

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is going to update the Light-Duty Vehicle Electronic Certification (LDV E-Cert) system to indicate electric range and credit information of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and zero emission vehicles (ZEV) on the certification Executive Order.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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The Focus Electric will go on sale early next year. The Ford C-MAX Energi is Ford’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Click to enlarge. liter EcoBoost is the most power-dense production engine the company has ever produced.