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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. The Sportage will be launched with a range powertrains, including clean gasoline and diesel IC engine technology.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveils MI-TECH CONCEPT small SUV PHEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled the MI-TECH CONCEPT electrified small SUV concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. We are dedicated to electrification technology, particularly plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). The concept explores the technological proposition to plug the PHEV drivetrain into a small SUV.

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Kia announces new platform and powertrain details for next-generation Sorento; hybrid, GDI and diesel; PHEV to come

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liter Smartstream diesel engine, producing 202 ps and 440 N·m torque. diesel engine. In addition to its new platform and powertrains, the new Sorento implements a range of high-tech safety and convenience features. Korean and European customers can also specify the Sorento’s new four-cylinder 2.2-liter A Smartstream 2.5-liter

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Can Mitsubishi’s plug-in Pajero take down the LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest? Reborn icon would ditch the diesel and embrace electrification

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Mitsubishi says work has begun on a new large SUV that would likely ditch diesel and lean on the company’s plug-in hybrid know-how, which could also mean the triumphant return of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. Reborn icon would ditch the diesel and embrace electrification appeared first on EV Central.

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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

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But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch. The post 2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel appeared first on EV Central. So that’s why we’re confident for best-in-class.”

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda has been telling us for years it wants to be a premium brand. The PHEV (or P50e) is available in three equipment trims – Evolve, GT and Azami. It’s the same story for the mild-hybrid inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol (G40e) and turbo-diesel (D50e) CX-60s as well. 2024 Mazda CX-60 Azami.

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