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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid

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With more electric range, more power, and more refinement all baked into the already appealing Swedish package, the XC90 Recharge 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is now nearly ideal for families That said, Volvo’s move to Android Automotive OS and its tight third row mean the XC90 won’t fit every family or tech desire. inch touchscreen.

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Honda Promises CarPlay, Android Auto on 2024 Prologue

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Honda says their first volume electric vehicle, the Prologue, will play nicely with wireless Google built-in plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. This stands in stark contrast to statements made earlier this year by GM about dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. "As

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge. Volvo’s first EV.

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Electrifying vision: Outer Ring Road in Delhi to get an electric-vehicle charger every 5km – ET Auto

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Even though Delhi has good EV penetration, charging stations are not as visible as petrol stations, forcing one to take the help of Google Maps. This would offset the range anxiety seen among new EV buyers. The fact that there are charging stations at regular intervals also helps alleviate people’s fear of long queues at such stations.”

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Plus, users can search for points of interest using Google with voice or text and have the directions when they start their Sonata Plug-in.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 11kW onboard charger also helps recharge the Niro EV in under seven hours on a Level 2 charger. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV.

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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Over the past year, Honda and the city of Torrance have worked together to gather input from Torrance residents about potential recharging station locations and jointly participated in numerous public awareness events with a Fit EV test vehicle. City of Torrance gets its Fit EV. Click to enlarge.

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