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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. Tucson gasoline and hybrid models will begin availability for the US market in spring 2021, with plug-in models available in summer 2021. Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains.

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Is this the luxury bargain of 2024? Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA

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litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid that pushes out a combined 100kW and is matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). inch infotainment screen, a powered tailgate, auto wipers, climate control and a panoramic view monitor. The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200.

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Mercedes-Benz launching E 300 BlueTEC diesel and E 400 gasoline hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

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E300 BlueTEC HYBRID. Mercedes-Benz is is launching two new luxury hybrids in its core segment: the diesel-electric E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and the gasoline-electric E 400 HYBRID. With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our comprehensive hybrid offensive. E400 HYBRID. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.

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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

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The plug-in series hybrids would have used dramatically downsized engines—a turbo-2 for the EQS—while halving the EV battery pack. Follow Green Car Reports on Facebook and Twitter The post Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Ferrari to launch three cars in 2024, new hypercar may get a plug-in hybrid tech

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 04 Feb 2024, 10:48 AM Ferrari claims all of its current cars are sold throughout 2025 and deliveries against new bookings will be made only in 2026. The upcoming Ferrari sportscar may use a downsized turbocharged V6 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid technology.

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Redesigned 2024 Tacoma fights off midsize competitors with hybrid, fresh trims and tech

Baua Electric

As with the Tundra and Sequoia, the most important trade within the redesign is a downsizing of the Tacoma’s powertrain and enhancements to the suspense. The post Redesigned 2024 Tacoma fights off midsize competitors with hybrid, fresh trims and tech appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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