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Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: Is it really an almost-EV?

EV Central

But before we get to the Nissan Qashqai e-Power review, a quick recap of what e-Power means , exactly… It’s a hybrid powertrain. And this means it doesn’t work the same way as a Toyota hybrid does, or any of the parallel hybrids offered by other makers. Ready to install, the battery pack weighs around 56kg.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. The market would be cornered by Toyota and Honda.

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