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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). Earlier post.).

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2021’s biggest EV releases

Drive Electric

A stunning car which is as near to a sure-fire hit as you can get, the GT’s 90 kWh battery will be capable of covering almost 250 miles on a single charge. Volvo XC40 Recharge. With early 2021 seeing the first deliveries of the XC40 Recharge, this model is a significant moment in Volvo’s history. Battery size: 78 kWh.

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2020’s best electric cars

Drive Electric

The number of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) registered in 2020 was slightly higher than the DriveElectric forecast of 98,500 back in January last year, this year we’re predicting over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021! Best range – Polestar 2. Our top six 2020 EV releases compared.

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BMW introduces the X3 30e PHEV with 18 miles of electric range

Current EV

Assuming you’ve charged the 12kWh battery, your 2021 X3 PHEV will start in Max eDrive (all-electric mode) and will stay there for an EPA-rated 18 miles of electric range. The plug-in’s battery is fully re-powered in 3.5 A BMW iWallbox will charge the car in around 3 hours. An Autoblog test driver claims he got 20.9

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How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You

Blink Charging

The affected models include the Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro PHEV, BMW 330e sedan, BMW X5 xDrive45e SUV, Genesis GV70 Electrified SUV, and Volvo S60 PHEV. These changes might add a bit of complexity, but they’re all part of the plan to create American jobs and strengthen the supply chain in the electric vehicle transition.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Everything is on the table."

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