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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. I averaged 25 mpg over 364 miles of mostly freeway driving. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from.

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Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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l/100 km (118 mpg US). The electric range covers the needs of most Chinese commuters, and the car has a total range of about 1,000 km (621 miles) in hybrid mode. The S60L PPHEV Concept Car can be recharged from a regular power outlet (230V/6A to 16A fuse) at home or in a car park. The recharging time varies with the amperage.

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BYD launches Qin plug-in hybrid in China

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L/100 km (147 mpg US ). BYD Qin Chinese market specs. The Qin can be recharged at any normal household socket. The Qin also generates electric recharging power during deceleration—either by means of engine braking or via the foot brake—typically contributing 2.5 Engine type. BYD 476ZQA (1.5). 113 @ 5200.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. mpg US) or less.

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Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads

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Sixty-six percent of Chinese consumers surveyed say they are “much more likely” to consider an EV if the cost of fuel rises to 10 RMB a liter (US$1.53/liter, liters per 100 kilometers and lower (78 mpg US) in ICEs, 82% would be less willing to purchase an EV. —John Hung, Managing Partner, Automotive Sector, Deloitte China.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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This combination resulted in strong recharging and a fun way to drive with limited touching of the brake pedal. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Safety The 2024 Polestar 2 has earned a 5 Star safety rating by the NHTSA , the National Highway Safety Administration.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Still a bit of a mystery. Competitors. This brings up a point.

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