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Volvo Cars to triple electric car production capacity in Ghent after strong year of electrified car sales

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Volvo Cars is tripling electric car manufacturing capacity at its plant in Ghent, Belgium as it prepares to meet fast growing demand for its Recharge line-up of chargeable cars. The share of Recharge cars as a percentage of total sales more than doubled in 2020, compared to 2019. in the region for the whole year.

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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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BMW starts production of iX1 in Regensburg; all German plants can now produce electric cars

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BMW has begun production of the fully-electric BMW iX1 in Regensburg; all its German plants can now produce electric cars. By 2024, at least one in three BMWs coming out of its Bavarian plants will be an electric car, said Milan Nedeljkovi?, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production.

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BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.4 – 17.3 All-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is the first all-wheel-drive electric car introduced by the brand in the premium compact segment.

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New Jeep Compass Revealed With All-Electric, Plug-in Hybrid And Hybrid Options

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The post New Jeep Compass Revealed With All-Electric, Plug-in Hybrid And Hybrid Options appeared first on Electric Cars Report. With a full range of powertrains covering widely the segment, the new Compass will further enhance the freedom of choice Jeep offers to its customers.

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Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge Plug-In Hybrid models with up to 41 miles of electric range in Pure Mode

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Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. million cars globally, with at least half being fully electric cars.

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Audi A5 Plug-in Hybrid Comes With 110km Electric Range

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Alongside the pure combustion engine models, Audi is now offering two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models in two power levels for the A5 series for the first time. The post Audi A5 Plug-in Hybrid Comes With 110km Electric Range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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