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132-MPH Tesla Model S, Methane Fuel, October Plug-In Hybrid Sales: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: A Tesla Model S electric car hits 132 mph on a German autobahn, methane-based fuel is on sale in California, and Ford tops Toyota in plug-in hybrid sales for the month of October. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Yes, a Tesla Model S can hit 132 mph on the autobahn.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

Green Car Congress

Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.” ( Earlier post.). The Passat GTE leverages the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-based plug-in hybrid powertrain, also seen in the VW Golf GTE and the Audi A3 e-tron. Passat GTE sedan. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. How It Works.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

Green Car Congress

Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.” ( Earlier post.). The Passat GTE leverages the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-based plug-in hybrid powertrain, also seen in the VW Golf GTE and the Audi A3 e-tron. Passat GTE sedan. Click to enlarge.

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Video explains how Tesla Model S P100D takes just 2.28 seconds to hit 60 mph

Green Car Reports

When Tesla introduced the current P100D version, it quoted a 0-to-60-mph time of 2.5 DON'T MISS: Tesla P100D 'Ludicrous Plus' mode makes electric car even faster Then. The Tesla Model S, now into its sixth model year, just keeps getting quicker. But then it released a "Ludicrous Plus" software upgrade, cutting that time to 2.4

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