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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Next-gen Chevy Volt improves charging experience for users

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Chevrolet says it has made the charging system in the next-generation Volt even easier for customers to recharge the battery and to check the charge status. The next-generation Volt debuts in January in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. New, more intuitive charge status indicators.

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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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Audi is presenting the battery-electric e-tron GT concept four-door coupé as a show car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system. A volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. mi) (WLTP).

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Bosch Offers Wireless Charging For Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt

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Tired of plugging in your Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt electric car to recharge every night? The service arm of the German auto-parts maker is now offering a wireless battery-charging system for owners of either.' Yearn for the simplicity of simply parking over a charging pad and walking away?

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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For the first time the presentation of AUDI AG at Auto Shanghai 2021 is taking place with two partners at a shared trade-fair stand. The 800-volt technology on board enables extremely fast charging: it takes no more than 10 minutes to recharge enough energy for 300 km.

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Johnson Controls’ 12V Lithium-ion battery for advanced start-stop vehicles debuts in China

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For the first time in China, Johnson Controls unveiled its Lithium-ion automotive battery for Advanced Start-Stop vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2015. First, a 12-volt Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) or Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), which will start the engine and supply power to accessories such as lights, navigation systems and radios.

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Lexus Announces Plug-In Hybrid RX 450h+ for 2024

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second 0-60 mph time and can recharge at home in about 2.5 hours using 240-volt power. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard, along with several advanced safety features in the standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 The SUV goes on sale later this year, bringing a 2.5-liter Full-time all-wheel drive is standard.

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