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Audi upgrades battery capacity in Q5, A6 and A7 Sportback PHEVs

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Audi has upgraded the battery capacity for the Q5, A6, and A7 Sportback PHEVs. This allows the Audi PHEV models to be fully charged in around two-and-a-half hours when connected to a sufficiently powerful power connection. The dimensions of the lithium-ion battery have not changed despite its increased energy content.

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Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants

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Each of the PHEV models is fitted with a 14.3 kWh (gross) battery pack. Sales of the Touareg in North America were discontinued in the 2017 model year in favor of the new Atlas, designed for the US. kWh (net) / 17.9 In 2002, the Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. More than 1.13

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Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV completes EPA testing: 33 miles electric range, 77 MPGe

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Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. kWh lithium-ion battery that drives a 90-kW electric motor on the rear axle with 184 lb.-ft. The Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV offers three options in delivering electrified power to the wheels. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. N·m) of torque.

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Kia unveils 2023 Sportage PHEV; 32-mile AER

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Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join its lineup. Building upon the Sportage HEV, the turbocharged Sportage PHEV offers outstanding efficiency, with a 13.8-kWh kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles. Power for the 2023 Sportage PHEV is supplied by a 1.6-liter,

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Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries

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A new startup is partnering with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on a new portable battery energy storage system designed to power your job site with used Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter kWh battery pack. The Mazda CX-60 powertrain line-up features three new engines: the e-Skyactiv G PHEV unit and two straight-six engines: a 3.3

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. The new RAV4 PHEV aims to boost the fun-to-drive appeal of RAV4, adopting the newly developed Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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