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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor.

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ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

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Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Diesel demand accounts for 70% of the growth in demand for all transportation fuels through the forecast period to 2040.

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Confirmed! Electric Toyota LandCruiser family has on-road rather than off-road focus, could be on-sale as soon as 2026

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The electric LandCruiser will be sold alongside the famed hard-core diesel 300 Series wagon and the LC70 workhorse. READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! He says that Toyota is still some time away from being able to develop an electric LandCruiser with significant off-road abilities like the 300 and 70 Series.

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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. A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

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The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9. Not that the Range Rover Electric will neglect luxury.

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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It was thought that Alfa Romeo might have teased the first pic of its baby SUV that it’s also readying behind the scenes but look closer and you’ll notice the tail light signature is an exact match for the current Tonale.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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