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2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

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Every grade comes standard with a 12.3-inch A Qi-compatible smartphone wireless charging tray also comes standard on every 2021 Mirai. The XLE grade includes dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, manual rear seat sunshades and power-folding mirrors with puddle lights.

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Test drive: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV is better in charge

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And when that plug-in charge is used up, the Recharge is slightly more efficient than before, at 31 mpg combined. With the climate control set to 72 degrees on a 44-degree evening and the car set to start in its Pure (electric) mode, I drove just 33 miles before the S60 started its engine and went to Hybrid mode. That’s up from 11.6

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. Audi was among the first automotive manufacturers to publicly support and align its actions with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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It can optionally be charged by Audi Wireless Charging. The driver can let the automatic transmission do the work automatically in the E, D and S modes, or can take charge of controlling it in M mode. quattro permanent all-wheel drive is standard in the new Audi flagship model. mph) takes 4.9 through 99.4

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. minutes—among the quickest charging rates currently available of any EV.

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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It also charges the hybrid battery during regenerative braking. The Crosstrek Hybrid is capable of speeds up to 65 mph when in full electric mode and is a full second faster from 0 to 60 mph than the standard Crosstrek. The second motor powers the vehicle for hybrid and electric driving modes.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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It controls the drivetrain so that the last stage of the journey before getting to the destination can be covered in all-electric mode and the battery is charged up beforehand via the combustion engine where necessary. Customers can use the myAudi app to manage charging and pre-entry climate control even before they set off.

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