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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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In addition to introducing the flywheel KERS equipped 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing ( earlier post ) and the Cayenne S Hybrid ( earlier post ), Porsche earlier this year unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car. The flywheel power storage system is recharged whenever the driver applies the brakes.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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There are four types of hybrids available in Inida – mild hybrid, strong hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and electric vehicles with range extender. There are four types of hybrids available in Inida – mild hybrid, strong hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and electric vehicles with range extender. This generally occurs at slower city speeds.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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In addition, Volkswagen brought a pair of the hydrogen Passats to the Los Angeles Auto Show for test drives (and Audi brought a pair of its A7 Sportback h-tron hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrids for drives, as well.). The fleet of Passat HyMotion vehicles is currently being tested on the streets of California. Passat HyMotion in LA.

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

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As part of the launch event I spent plenty of time in this grade, but also had a chance to pilot the other bookend in the model range, the flagship Touareg R plug-in hybrid performance SUV. Indeed, with the base model 170TDI starting at $86,790+ORCs and still scoring a brilliantly refined 3.0-litre inch touchscreen.

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

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Audi Australia has announced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its 2024 Q8 SUV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2023, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. Its Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in arrived in Australian showrooms earlier this month. 2024 Audi Q8 60 TFSI plug-in hybrid, priced from $148,375 before on-roads.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. In the meantime, it might be worth considering a used EV in order to take advantage of the revamped federal tax credit up to $4,000.