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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, the large SUV covers up to 56 kilometers (34.8 US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 The large SUV generally starts in electric mode. The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro will arrive at dealers in Germany in the spring of 2016. Powered by the 17.3

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Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

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Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. With the combined power of the combustion engine and e-motor, the compact SUV will reach 100km/h in 6.0 mpg US) (NEDC).

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) or more and 6 times more cars with ratings of 30 mpg (7.8 The number of cars with 40 mpg or higher (5.9 l/100km) or more.

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GAC Motor completes phase II factory, launches GA3S PHEV

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China-based GAC Motor recently held the completion ceremony of the company’s new phase II factory in Guangzhou in June, and launched the new GS8 SUV and GA3S PHEV plug-in hybrid sedan. L/100 km (157 mpg US); electricity consumption is 13.6 Unveiled in November 2015, the GA3S PHEV is equipped with an efficient 1.5L miles) NEDC.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993.

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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. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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BMW introduces X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance plug-in hybrid; China market only

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BMW unveiled the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance plug-in hybrid at the Chengdu Motor Show 2016 as the latest addition to BMW’s family of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and the first plug-in hybrid in the compact luxury SUV segment. liters per 100 km (131 mpg US). seconds with a combined fuel consumption as low as 1.8

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