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Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Plug-in hybrid cars are suddenly the hottest thing in the new car market as customers shy away from electric cars. The post Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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Mercedes‑Maybach has launched its first plug-in hybrid: the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries.

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Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled at Auto China 2024

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Automobili Lamborghini opens a new chapter in its history with the Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid version of the Lamborghini Super SUV, unveiled at the Volkswagen Group Media Night ahead of the public premiere at Auto China Beijing 2024.

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Genesis GV60 review, plug-in hybrid pass, China WTO complaint: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. China complains to the WTO. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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BBA) joint venture, Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, announced local production of the NEUE KLASSE in China. Today, 20 years after our joint venture’s initial start of production, I am delighted to announce local production of the NEUE KLASSE in China.

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Nikkei: Nissan will sell only electric and hybrid cars in China by 2025

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The Nikkei reports that Nissan will switch all models sold in China to either electric or hybrid vehicles by 2025. The move follows an announcement that China will require all new vehicles sold in 2035 to be “eco-friendly.” Nissan will introduce nine models in China by 2025 that will either be fully electric or hybrid.

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Volkswagen unveils third-generation Touareg SUV in China; plug-in hybrid drive this year

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Volkswagen held the world premiere of its new, third-generation Touareg SUV in China—its largest market. Worldwide sales of the previous two generations amount to nearly one million units; the largest markets for the new Touareg—which serves as a technology flagship for the automaker—are China, Europe and Russia.

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