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The anti-EV brigade are pushing plug-in hybrids. But electric is still the future

The Driven EV News

US media is desperately pushing plug in hybrids, even though they cannot deliver the same climate benefits, or savings to consumers. The post The anti-EV brigade are pushing plug-in hybrids. But electric is still the future appeared first on The Driven.

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Plug-in Hybrids 2.0: A Dangerous Distraction, Not A Climate Solution

CleanTechnica EVs

T&E commissioned the Technical University of Graz to independently test three new popular, average-sized plug-in hybrids — the BMW 3 Series, the Peugeot 308, and the Renault Megane — on the road.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

Green Car Congress

Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. The company aims to extend its plug-in offering to more than 20 model variants by 2020. This means that the compact plug-in hybrids can be charged at a 7.4 l/100 km (156.7-167.9 kWh/100 km); A 250 e Saloon (combined fuel consumption 1.4

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. Display contents are specific for the Plug-In Hybrid model and the telematics system is enhanced by exclusive features provide added convenience and comfort. It also charges the hybrid battery during regenerative braking.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

Green Car Congress

Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 In electric-only mode, the plug-in hybrid can reach a speed of up to 135 km/h (83.9 l/100 km (112.0–123.8 mi) in the WLTP cycle.

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VW ID.4 range boost, Mazda CX60 PHEV, Tesla EPA fine, Polestar climate-neutral car: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid. And Polestar reveals more about its climate-neutral car project. Polestar seeks help from suppliers in building a first truly climate-neutral car by 2030—no tree-planting. Tesla gets a slap on the wrist from the EPA. VW gives the ID.4 4 a range boost.

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Rheinmetall develops new plug-and-play solution for heat pumps; 400V and 800V applications

Green Car Congress

Rheinmetall now offers a new heat pump as a plug-and-play solution. It was developed specifically to enable precision climate control in the passenger compartment as well as intelligent conditioning of batteries in electric vehicles and drive components. This compact component comes completely preassembled and filled.

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