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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Instead, there is an Integrated Starter motor and Generator (ISG) connected to the crankshaft, which is located between the engine and the transmission. L/100 km, 102 mpg US).

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 mpg US, 3.16 The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Prius PHV S. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012.

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

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Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 Top speed, mph.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). The top speed will be limited to 40 km/h (25 mph) but Dr. Guala points out that “ the longest trip will not take more than 5-6 minutes ” due to the city’s small size. Not that the intervening six and a half years will be easy to achieve. 8.6 / 10.6.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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The combination is connected to a transfer case that distributes power mechanically to all four wheels. The EPA rates the 4xe at 22 miles of electric range and an unimpressive 20 mpg operating as a hybrid. The EPA rates the 4xe at 22 miles of electric range and an unimpressive 20 mpg operating as a hybrid.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. The efficient drive train and excellent energy management system enable the vehicle to achieve a drive range of 100 miles at 60 mph.

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Nissan introduces updated 2013 LEAF; US assembly in Smyrna

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EPA cycle results will differ; the 2012 LEAF is estimated to achieve up to 73-mile driving range under the required EPA-derived MPG-based 2-cycle testing.). When the vehicle’s speed reaches 19 mph, pedestrians are able to hear the car moving and the “approaching sound” automatically turns off.

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