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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Baua Electric

The regen’ system and engine can replenish the battery pack if you want or you can recharge at up to 7.2kW AC. Intriguingly you can feel the transmission shifting gears in EV mode, and if you need the petrol engine to kick into life to help you along in EV mode, the transition is very smooth.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels.

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

EV Central

The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. Natural plug-in rivals include the Range Rover Velar PHEV (from $132,800), BMW X5 50e ($149,990), Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe ($161,600) and Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV ($125,990).

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