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Volvo Cars January global sales up 2%; Recharge models up 31%, for 40.7% of all cars sold

Green Car Congress

Sales of Volvo Cars´ Recharge models of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 31% in January year-on-year, accounting for 40.7% Recharge sales, which in addition to fully electric cars also includes plug-in hybrids, accounted for 59.8% The share of Recharge models accounted for 30.8

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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge, Green Car Reports found that this. Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America?

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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out? With bipartisan pressure to dissuade Chinese automakers from selling their products in the U.S., Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. And will a U.S.

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Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet

EV Central

Thanks to pioneering new technology that circulates cooling liquid through the charging connecter to prevent overheating, the new Lotus ultra-fast Supercharger rival can recharge at a class-leading 480kW. Lotus has developed best-in-class fast-charging solutions to deliver a quick and reliable charging experience to meet customer needs.”

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BYD Shark attack! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia!

EV Central

The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. The big news is that BYD isn’t bothering with a diesel version, preferring to introduce aa plug-in hybrid powertrains that blend a 1.5-litre

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GAC and Toyota sign strategic cooperation framework agreement to deepen partnership in electrification and intelligent networking

Green Car Congress

In addition, through this series of cooperation including the intelligent network connection field, the two sides will also realize resource sharing and talent exchange, so as to enhance the talent training ability and enterprise competitiveness of both parties.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

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 Plug-in Hybrid Option. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Moving towards more juice.