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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven.

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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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Volkswagen is unveiling the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The driving range, based on a battery capacity of 12.4 Volkswagen GTE plug-in hybrids. Battery pack. Other plug-in hybrid components of the 4MOTION plug-in hybrid drive include: a 12.4

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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EV Central plugged in to find out. The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. Delivering the bZ4X’s range is a 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery. Delivering the bZ4X’s range is a 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery. Or is the bZ4X too little, too late?

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New 600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid hits 100km/h quicker than you can say its name

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Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you’re looking for the quickest Benz of all time you’ll need the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance that will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025. READ MORE: Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne

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Column: This isn’t a column concerning the auto display or UAW — sorry!

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14 — hours ahead of the UAW agreement was once all set to run out and not more than two days ahead of the Detroit auto display was once to distinguishable to the people — I’m making an attempt to withstand write about the ones two occasions on this column. How are you going to price your automotive’s battery? Now not Sorry.

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