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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 The concept car is powered by a 375 hp plug-in hybrid drive, incorporating an electric motor, turbocharged gas engine, and battery, which can charge externally or during the drive. With a sufficiently charged battery (14.1

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Volkswagen introducing new Tiguan SUV; fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100km (44 mpg US) in Bluemotion variant with Stop/Start

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The new version of the compact SUV, which is available in on-road and off-road models, features a range of seven engines (3 diesel, 4 gasoline) in the European line-up, with fuel consumption ranging from 8.6 Tiguan’s highest volume markets are all of Europe, Russia, the US, China, Brazil and Australia. L/100 km (41 mpg US).

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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Adjustable intake camshafts and flaps in the intake ports provide for good charging efficiency in the combustion chambers. The Audi SQ5 has been designed specifically for the following markets: United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and the Ukraine.

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $87B over next 5 years; 44 electrified vehicles; new EV development system; hydrogen plans

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This year, the Group will further bolster the sales of electrified models, adding hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants to its best-selling SUV models, including Kia Sorento, Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Fe. The car-sharing service allows people to freely rent and return cars in the city of LA.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

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The MEB will allow Volkswagen to offer electric vehicles with operating ranges from 400 to 600 kilometers (249 to 373 miles), rapid charging capabilities and major package benefits at the price of a comparable diesel car. Ground-breaking, market-oriented SUV projects are planned for plants in Mexico, the USA, South America and Russia.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Sedans and SUVs are in development using BMW component technology and Foxconn electric architectures. China’s Geely is providing its SPA electric vehicle architecture and Italian design house Pininfarina (these days owned by India’s Mahindra) is providing the exterior and interior design for three EVs – an SUV, a hatchback and estate.

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Mitsubishi to unveil Outlander PHEV at 2012 Paris Motor Show

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. Depending on driving conditions and remaining battery charge, the Plug-in Hybrid EV powertrain automatically selects the optimum drive mode: EV Drive Mode.

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