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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030

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Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years. By 2025, Volvo Cars aims for 50% of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1—a low-volume Electric Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 N·m and an electric-only range of 150 km (93 miles). Polestar 2 is the company’s first full electric, higher volume premium car. Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model.

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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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The higher level of recuperation means the electric articulated bus is always highly efficient, regardless of the driver’s driving style or the topography. In the MAN Lion’s City 18 E, the fully electric driveline produces between 320 kW and a maximum of 480 kW. —Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit Bus at MAN Truck & Bus.

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

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Where it falls down is its EPA-rated range: a mere 208 miles. Android running the dashboard means Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store, and more, are instantly available and work the way you already use them. We logged energy consumption at 41 kWh per 100 miles. That wouldn’t provide even 200 miles of range.

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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wide) with all-season tires are tucked into each corner; 21" and 22" wheels with summer tires are available with the Black Optic package (both optional wheel packages are 10.5" kW AC Level 2 charger, and white-glove concierge home installation services for a home charger installation are available through Qmerit. front brake calipers.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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Canoo’s 200-Mile Electric Pickup is Compact Truck With A Full-Size Bed – Canoo (GOEV), the California-based EV start-up revealed its electric pickup with an estimated 200-mile range. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Automakers and Models.

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