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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. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Out on the road where the XC90 Loves to Live.

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Dongfeng Citroën unveils electric version of C-Elysée sedan; E-MEHARI

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Scheduled for launch in China in 2017, this model reflects Dongfeng Citroën’s ambitions to be a key player in electric vehicles for the Chinese public. The brand also presented the Citroën E-MEHARI, an all-electric 4-seater cabriolet concept, to the Chinese public for the first time. hours in normal charging mode).

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Sevcon Motor Controllers for new AUCMA EV light electric truck

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Chinese firm AUCMA Electric Vehicle Co. The electric drivetrain gives the A-2 a range of up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) and a top speed of more than 50 km/h (31 mph). The A-2 can be fully recharged via a 220V 30A socket in 8 hours, with the onboard charger safely switching off when the battery is fully charged.

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BYD launches Qin plug-in hybrid in China

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The dual mode Qin can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph) with a claimed overall fuel consumption of up to 1.6 BYD Qin Chinese market specs. Top speed [km/h, mph]. The Qin can be recharged at any normal household socket. L/100 km (147 mpg US ).

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Volvo Car Corporation to start demonstration program of electric cars in Shanghai

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In January 2011, Shanghai was selected as an international electric vehicle pilot city by the Chinese government and the Jiading district of Shanghai was announced as an electric vehicle demonstration zone. The Volvo C30 Electric has a 20 kWh battery that is recharged from a regular household power socket.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The SPRINGO EV will be sold for RMB 258,000 (US$41,460). The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74) and 6:00 a.m.).

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 This combination resulted in strong recharging and a fun way to drive with limited touching of the brake pedal. Front-wheel drive (FWD) has many advantages, including good grip in wet and sloppy conditions and when powering through corners. seconds in 0-60 times.

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