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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. The Outlander PHEV’s on the larger end of the mid-size SUV segment, allowing a third row of seats for super-breeders. Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it?

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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). For Volkswagen, the new Tiguan marks the kickoff of an SUV product offensive that will significantly expand the range of vehicles offered, especially in North America. This is known as “Coasting”.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

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analyst Ryu Yeon-wha, who works as a green energy mobility consultant, Hyundai has gone “too far and invested too much money on hydrogen cars to stop now.” “I liked the hydrogen car itself—it’s quiet, and charging takes just 5 minutes, faster than an electric car. It is, however, not that easy.

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Mitsubishi introduces Concept GC-PHEV SUV to North America

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Using the energy stored within a fully charged lithium-ion battery pack alone, the Concept GC-PHEV can supply the equivalent of a days worth of electrical power consumption to the average household. Pedestrian Collision Mitigating Auto-braking. Auto Hi-beam Headlights. when the driver’s own vehicle is backing up.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The plant, formerly the Michigan Truck Plant and the production site for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators SUVs, is one of three North American light truck plants Ford is retooling to build fuel-efficient global small cars in the coming years. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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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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For example, the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013, is also based off the MQB architecture, but featured a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L Voltage is between 250 and 400 V depending on state of charge. Click to enlarge.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. Plus those who choose blue, green or white in the GT-Line get a contrasting C-pillar colour. The Niro has seating for five in what is officially a compact SUV body.

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