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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; More precise controls to deliver higher levels of refinement as the powertrain transitions between engine and electric drive. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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liter inline 6-cylinder engine with 280 horsepower (hp) and 332 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. This is the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 hp and 369 lb.-ft.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. The car is tightly engineered, and drives, as one would expect, like an Audi. We have a clutch that engages and connects the two, that gets the engine going.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Drive quality was a top priority during the development of the electric motor for the Spark EV, GM’s engineers on site all emphasized. Each of these laminates is loaded with magnets that are placed in a carefully engineered pattern within the steel. Currently, DOE data suggests that 90% of charging is done at home.

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California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

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The project plans to develop a solid-state grid-scale prototype for advanced lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that addresses the safety, cost, lifetime and energy density issues associated with lithium-ion batteries. Commissioners approved $600,000 to Seeo Inc. Membrane Technology and Research Inc. Green Dot Transportation Inc.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.