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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). A few luxury carmakers, such as Volvo and Audi, are also offering the technology. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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In addition, Volkswagen brought a pair of the hydrogen Passats to the Los Angeles Auto Show for test drives (and Audi brought a pair of its A7 Sportback h-tron hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrids for drives, as well.). Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. Earlier post.).

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

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And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. The regen’ system and engine can replenish the battery pack if you want or you can recharge at up to 7.2kW AC.

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

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Audi Australia has announced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its 2024 Q8 SUV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2023, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. 2024 Audi Q8 60 TFSI plug-in hybrid, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. The Q8 plug-in combines Audi’s 250kW/450Nm 3.0-litre Audi’s reported figures are 2.6L/100km,

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Porsche prices $80,450 Macan 4, $106,950 Macan Turbo EV SUVs

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2024 Porsche Macan (electric) Porsche Macan: EV banks on charging tech The electric Macans ride on a new platform design in partnership with fellow VW brand Audi. The so-called PPE architecture is distinct from the J1 component set that underpins the Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT, and it has been designed for higher production volumes.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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4 (all models) (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 VOLVO C40 (2022) $4,000 XC40 Recharge (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 Last updated 1/23/2024, most recent changes in bold The Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro. As always, we recommend speaking with a tax professional and EV dealer directly in order to ensure what you and your new vehicle qualify for.