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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode. The drive switches to Hybrid mode if the energy capability of the battery drops below a certain level or if the speed rises above 140 km/h (87 mph).

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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Customers can use the myAudi app to manage charging and pre-entry climate control even before they set off. The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5 kWh lithium-ion battery is placed in the rear of the vehicle and is integrated so that the luggage compartment still provides a level and convenient luggage space.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV to start at $33,470 in California this fall

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kWh lithium-ion battery that supports an EPA-estimated range of 100 miles on a full charge. This includes remote start / stop charging and checking battery levels, in addition to features such as remotely setting the climate control or locking the doors. The front-wheel drive 80.9 The MX-30 EV is equipped with a 35.5

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FCA introduces New Fiat 500 EV; not confirmed for US

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The latest Cinquecento features a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives the New 500 a range of up to 320 km (199 miles) in the WLTP cycle. With an output of 87 kW, the new 500 has a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) (self-limited) and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1

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New BMW 3 Series Touring to offer PHEV version; XtraBoost mode

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This enables the BMW 330e Touring to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 6.1 The positioning of the high-voltage lithium-ion battery under the rear seats and the fuel tank above the rear axle means the introduction of BMW eDrive technology results in only a slight reduction in boot space. seconds (provisional figure).

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BMW ActiveHybrid 3 to carry MSRP of $50,195; intelligent energy management with proactive route analysis

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In addition to the boost available for the internal combustion engine, the electric motor is capable of powering the ActiveHybrid 3 in all-electric mode for speeds up to 45 mph (70 km/h) for distances up to 2.5 Under combined ICE/electric power, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 delivers a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 5.3

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