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Lexus introduces its first PHEV with new 2nd-generation NX

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Under the “Lexus Electrified” initiative, the new NX accelerates the proliferation of electrified models by being Lexus’ first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV); the NX is also offered as a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV. PHEV and HEV. PHEV system. second 0-60 time. kW Expedited Onboard Charger.

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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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It will be offered with turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). In addition, AC charging will be faster in all eHybrid versions, and DC charging will also be possible as standard for the first time.

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New Passant Variant based on MQB evo; PHEV with 100 km range

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It will be offered with turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). In addition, AC charging will be faster in all eHybrid versions, and DC charging will also be possible as standard for the first time.

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New Volkswagen Passat Variant features new PHEV drives; fast charging up to 50 kW, 100 km range

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The range of two new plug-in hybrid drives, one mild hybrid drive and five turbocharged gasoline and diesel engine variants is characterized by efficiency. The Passat Variant eHybrid can even be charged with up to 50 kW at DC fast charging stations. Two 150 kW (204 PS) and 195 kW (265 PS) turbo gasoline engines (2.0

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DOE awards Hyundai $4.95M for work on advanced mixed-mode gasoline engine; Co-Optima

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million over three years as part of an $80-million Co-Optima funding round ( earlier post ) to conduct research and development for an advanced mixed-mode gasoline (spark/compression ignition) engine to attain significant improvements in both fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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ŠKODA introduces PHEV version of flagship along with first battery-electric production model

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ŠKODA SUPERB iV PHEV. TSI gasoline engine delivering 115 kW (156 PS) and an 85 kW electric motor. When used in combination with the gasoline engine, the range is 850 km (528 miles). The battery can be charged to 80% in 1 hour at a 40-kW DC fast charger using a CCS (Combined Charging System) charging cable.

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Mitsubishi bringing 2018 Outlander PHEV to US in December

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Mitsubishi is bringing the plug-in hybrid crossover Outlander (the best-selling PHEV in Europe) to the US. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will arrive in dealerships in December 2017 with an MSRP of $34,595. It is also the only PHEV with DC Fast Charging capability (CHAdeMO).

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