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China’s EV market is going global. Can US/Canada balance protectionism with reducing emissions?

Plug N Drive

CBC News By Lisa Xing – China is producing quality, cheap vehicles as low as $10,000 US, say analysts. and Quebec have a higher adoption rate because of charging infrastructure, government subsidies and policies to encourage EV adoption. Clairman says provinces like B.C.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Volvo S90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

The Truth About Cars

This one is a plug-in hybrid that mates a 2.0-liter Charging time for the battery is listed at 13 hours on a 110V, and 5-7 hours (it was unclear which) on a 220V. Charging time for the battery is listed at 13 hours on a 110V, and 5-7 hours (it was unclear which) on a 220V. It's not cheap, with a $71,200 base price.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. Is it good value?

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

EV Central

Like the regular Xpower, you’re still using a dual-motor powertrain that delivers 300kW/600Nm, and which promises to clip 100km/h in less than four seconds. When it comes time to charge, the XPower will take 140kW DC charging. AC charging: 6.6kW, Type 2 plug DC charging: 140kW, CCS combo plug 0-100km/h: 3.8

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

Check out the new Nissan Leaf on video: You’ve got to love the fact that Nissan had balls and the vision to bank their future on full on electric vehicles, leapfrogging their Japanese competition Honda and Toyota whose timid and safe bet on hybrids has already marked them as bridge technology car makers. Plus it looks ten times cooler.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Even a policy with cheap rates can provide some coverage in case of an emergency.

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