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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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The five-seat concept is based on the completely redeveloped second-generation Tiguan—the first SUV to be based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)—which will arrive in the US market in 2017 with a longer wheelbase and available seven-seat functionality. In E-mode, the Tiguan has a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h).

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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The battery-electric SUV features a 41.8 With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. In Sport mode, the vehicle reaches 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds and has a maximum speed of 100 mph. Normal mode achieves 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Comment on Tesla's Apr sales in China halve from Mar to 31,421 units by John Hanna

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As their early customers are learning, and as smart consumers are wary of, no-one wants to end up with a vehicle made by a company that no longer exists for parts, service, warranty, or to support a decent re-sale value.

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Tesla Model X refresh with new interior and steering yoke spotted in the wild

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The sighting of the revamped flagship SUV was shared on Twitter by Tesla enthusiast Wilson Lam , who observed that the vehicle was fitted with the company’s new 20″ Cyberstream Wheels, which are available for both the Long Range and Plaid variants. A 7 seat SUV. seconds and its top speed of 163 mph.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Since these vary by state, the best place to see credits and incentives available to you is PlugStar. Nissan Ariya.

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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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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP. They’re Coming Soon Than Predicted. [Ed.

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