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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 Charge times from an empty battery are: Level 1 120V 10 hours. Level 2 240V 3.5

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Electric trucks created in Washington, Tyne & Wear are today on the roads of Washington DC. It can be recharged in six hours. The Smith Newton has a top speed of 50 mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles. Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006.

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Save $250 on Greenworks’ 3000 PSI electric pressure washer, Hover-1 e-motorbike now just $922, and more

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Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit now $430 in 1-day sale Best Buy is offering its Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for $429.99 It has 9 output ports to cover all your device-charging needs: four ACs, three USB-As, one USB-C, and one DC. shipped through the end of the day.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Put another way, the fuel cell technology is being developed so as to work as components in the MQB (transverse) kit, the development of which is led by the Volkswagen brand, and the MLB (longitudinal) kit being driven by Audi. kilowatt-hours, which is recharged by recuperation or alternatively from a power socket.

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Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

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DC fast charging is not available, unlike the Ioniq Electric, which can recharge to 80% in 30 minutes at 50 kW (23 minutes at 100 kW). The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid’s 45 kW (60 hp) electric motor can operate at speeds up to 75 mph and delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. According to Toyota, one of the things they discovered during the demo program was that the battery packs responded better if they were allowed to rest prior to recharging.).

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