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DS 7 E-TENSE arrives with revised look and new 360hp PHEV variant

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The DS 7 crossover has been updated for 2022 and will offer three plug-in hybrid drivetrains when it arrives in the DS STORES across Europe this September. The new DS 7 brings more dynamism with sharper, more structural lines and a coherent design and a fresh infotainment system over the original model, which was released in 2017.

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UK BEV and PHEV registrations up 27% in 2017 to 46,522 units

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From January to December 2017, registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the UK reached 46,522 units, up 27% from 2016, according to figures released by Go Ultra Low. Registrations of 100% electric cars increased by around a third, to top 13,000.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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Volvo Car Group exceeds 600,000 vehicles sold on the CMA platform

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Volvo Car Group, including its strategic affiliates Lynk & Co and Polestar, produce vehicles based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, introduced in 2017. The platform made its debut in 2017 with the popular Volvo XC40. Since the CMA-based XC40 was introduced in 2017, 302,856 units have sold.

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Stellantis Recalls 76,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans To Fix Engine Issue

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Stellantis is recalling 76,000 Chrysler plug-in hybrid minivans because a short circuit could cause the engine to unexpectedly shut down. The recall covers 67,000 2017-23 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans in the United States and about 9,000 in other countries. The sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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Volvo Cars unveils CMA-based 40 series concepts; battery-electric and PHEV versions; first production in 2017

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The first new 40 series car is expected to go into production in 2017. The new concept cars will be the first built around Volvo’s new Compact. Modular Architecture (CMA) ( earlier post ), which has been specially created for smaller cars. Hybridized 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission on T5 Twin Engine PHEV.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. Through regenerative braking and the route we took, we were able to drive 42 miles electrically. No gasoline used. Level 2 240V 3.5

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