Remove Climate Remove MPH Remove Recharge Remove SUV
article thumbnail

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 XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. Adding up to full luxury.

article thumbnail

Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

Green Car Congress

Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. lb-ft) of torque, and are capable of propelling the electric SUV from 0 to 62 mph in 7.0 The entry-level model also features e-quattro all-wheel-drive delivered by an electric motor mounted on each axle.

Audi 191
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

Green Car Congress

Keeping pace with its announced intention to roll out 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017 ( earlier post ), Mercedes-Benz introduced the new GLE550 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) along with the other members of the new GLE family of full-size SUVs. The GLE550 e is Mercedes-Benz’ first plug-in hybrid SUV. Mercedes’ new SUV nomenclature.

Plug-in 150
article thumbnail

Audi unveils Q8 sport concept with 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV); drive system coming to “many” Audi models

Green Car Congress

TFSI six-cylinder engine featuring a 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV) and an electric compressor, the SUV delivers a total 350 kW (476 hp) output and 700 N·m (516.3 When driving off, the SUV immediately takes a lead of several meters ahead of the competition. Equipped with a 3.0 Top speed is 275 km/h (170.9

Audi 150
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest of the SUVs offered from the storied British car company, joining the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace. This five-passenger luxury SUV delivers civil and refined driving with a design that won’t blend in with the crowd. There is no plug on the F-Pace to recharge the mild hybrid system.

Hybrid 72
article thumbnail

Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. If you want extra oomph, select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 The 60/40 folding rear seat opens up 63.2-inches

Escape 80
article thumbnail

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

Green Car Congress

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

Volvo 150