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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

Green Car Congress

The vehicle can cover up to 20 miles (32 km) in all-electric mode. gallon fuel tank, is 580 miles (933 km). If the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear electric motor powers the car by itself, while the TSI engine and the front electric motor are decoupled from the drivetrain and shut off to save energy. kWh and a 16.9-gallon

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EV acquire hobby creeps up slowly

Baua Electric

“The growth in public charging isn’t keeping pace with the rising number of EVs on the road.” ” Month customers like how wider EV selection more and more suits each and every using want, he stated they nonetheless fear about charging their automobiles clear of house. The exit by way of two immense U.S.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets more competition: Ram Revolution EV pickup concept set for November unveiling

Teslarati

In a statement to the Detroit Free Press , Koval noted that the Stellantis brand would “push past” its competitors in the electric pickup truck segment. . In other words, ‘trucks still need to do truck things’ is the message that we’re receiving” through feedback to date,” Koval said.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

Green Car Congress

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. Click to enlarge.

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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

Teslarati

Talk of wireless charging roads for electric vehicles (EVs) has been underway for the past several years, but the first U.S. The wireless charging road is set to continue construction through the end of the year, with testing set to follow early next year. “We’re in competition across the world … in electrification. .

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VW unveils Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; 70 mpge; previewing 7-seater SUV in 2016

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0

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Hummer achieves 100mpg

Green Cars News

It’s designed to go about 40 miles in all-electric mode after which a small gas powered engine kicks in and powers a generator which then re-charges the batteries. The H3E can go about 400 miles before needing to refuel. The Raser plug-in Hummer SUV was introduced at the SAE World Congress in Detroit, Michigan in April.

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