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European Parliament wants car charging stations every 60 km on major EU roads

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Last week, the European Parliament adopted its position on draft EU rules aimed at spurring the deployment of recharging and alternative refueling stations (such as electric or hydrogen) for cars, trucks, trains and planes and supporting the uptake of sustainable vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately.

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Report: combination of new mobility technologies creates opportunities for cutting emissions, but requires strategic policy interventions

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Full automation could help accelerate the transition to low carbon vehicles by reducing the practical difficulties often anticipated with these vehicles such as refueling/recharging.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. Tesla found the volume (after some initial stumbles) that has moved the company toward fiscal stability.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Niro PHEV provides impressive range and fuel economy. We found it to be practical and efficient, comfortable and affordable. Practical, efficient, comfortable and affordable. Road Test: 2021 Volvo SC90 Recharge PHEV. It isn’t offered with all-wheel drive, but that is a minor concern for most drivers.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. For more affordable EVs, the Volvo brand has big plans to expand its lineup, and already offers the XC40 Recharge crossover. Holding its own against the competition. Story by Steve Schaefer.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S. These stations will be strategically positioned no more than 50 miles apart along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors and within one mile of a freeway exit or highway roadway. According to the U.S. According to the U.S.

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