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Characteristics of Hitachis 3rd-gen Li-ion power cell used in GMs eAssist; 4th gen power cells and PHEV cells coming

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GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 Fourth-generation and PHEV cells. Input and output power characteristics of 2nd and 3rd generations. Source: Hitachi Review.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. Very clean.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Turbo Power.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV.

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