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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid

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With more electric range, more power, and more refinement all baked into the already appealing Swedish package, the XC90 Recharge 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is now nearly ideal for families That said, Volvo’s move to Android Automotive OS and its tight third row mean the XC90 won’t fit every family or tech desire. inch touchscreen.

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First look at ‘substantially updated’ 2025 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid

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Its fuel economy is 58 MPGe combined. As a PHEV, charging is to take advantage of the efficient fuel economy or pure battery driving. The 2024 plug-in version, branded as the Recharge T8, started at $73,195 for the base Core trim and went up over $80,000 for the top Ultra trim. Volvo projects 2.5

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg. Just like you do overnight with a mobile phone, plug in the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV to get the best fuel economy and the most from your investment. hours to fully recharge the battery.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of a larger electric motor. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Total estimated range is 590 miles.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. Inside, the 2021 Polestar 2 shows its Volvo origins. Story by Steve Schaefer.

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Honda Introducing BEV and PHEV to US and Japan in 2012; Demonstration Programs in US Begin This Year

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By the end of 2010 and continuing through 2011, Honda will roll out a battery-electric vehicle demonstration program in the US with participants, including Stanford University, Google Inc. Honda will begin renewing its engine and transmission lineup starting in 2012 to further improve its fuel economy. Plug-in hybrid.

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