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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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Then, new car emissions will be limited to just 95 grams of CO 2 per kilometer driven—down from the current 130 grams. The tightening of European directives is placing OEMs under increasing pressure: In the coming years they will need to offer at least one hybrid or fully electric model in all ranges in order to meet the CO 2 limits.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. Click to enlarge.

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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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The three electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack that also supports a fully-electric drive mode. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Polestar releases downloadable performance software upgrade for Polestar 2

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The software upgrade represents the first time Polestar has applied its tuning heritage to its own electric cars. The upgrade is rolling out for customers with eligible cars in the Polestar Extras web shop as a software download that is delivered remotely to their Polestar 2 via an Over-the-Air update.

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Polestar hits 2021 sales target of 29,000 vehicles, up 185% y-o-y

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Polestar, the Swedish premium electric car company founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding, delivered on its global sales target of 29,000 vehicles in 2021, representing year-on-year growth exceeding 185%. Polestar has produced two electric performance cars.

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