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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enough

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The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack. It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. for just $6,250—with a catch.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Škoda showcases MQB-based plug-in hybrid VisionS concept at Geneva; production PHEV in 2019, followed by BEV

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By 2019, we will offer the first Škoda with this technology. seconds, and has a top speed of almost 200 km/h (124 mph). Stationary recharging is carried out using a socket. In addition, the brand is also working on contactless, inductive recharging for the use in future production cars. —Bernhard Maier.

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MINI Cooper SE EV making show debut at IAA; MINI boosts electric range of Countryman PHEV up to 35 miles

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The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor drives the front wheels and accelerates the car from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.9 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest. The brand’s first all-electric model will be built in the UK at MINI Plant Oxford, with production due to start in November 2019. seconds, with 7.3

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Peugeot presents its plug-in hybrid gasoline systems for 3008 and 508

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The HYBRID engine and the HYBRID4 (four-wheel-drive) engine will be available for the second quarter of 2019. The electric drive can reach 135km/h (84 mph) before the combustion engine takes over. As an engine brake, it also makes it possible to recharge the battery, when going downhill for example. Peugeot 3008 PHEV.

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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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The e-tron GT is Audi’s third electric vehicle, following the Audi e-tron SUV and the Audi e-tron Sportback slated for 2019. mph) in around 3.5 mph) in just over 12 seconds. mph) to maximize the range. A volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. seconds before going on to 200 km/h (124.3

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PEUGEOT introducing new 208 with BEV version at Geneva

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PEUGEOT will unveil the all-new PEUGEOT 208 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, with a choice of gasoline, diesel and electric (EV) powertrains set to be available from launch. Rapid recharging at a public terminal: 80% of the vehicle charge can be obtained in 30 minutes from a 100kW charging station.