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Jaguar to display XJ_e PHEV at Goodwood

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The XJ_e demonstrates how an advanced parallel plug-in hybrid design can deliver reductions in CO 2 emissions of more than 70%, without compromising vehicle performance. The XJ_e combines the lightweight aluminium vehicle structure from the Jaguar XJ with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system, featuring the 2.0-liter

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 l/100 km) in the city, 43 mpg (5.47

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Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected

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Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles. As an approximate indicator, if we assume a vehicle powertrain efficiency of 0.5 Click to enlarge.

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

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All brands have electric, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains, and have expanded into markets outside of China. soil, Wu said there would be a mix of EVs and PHEVs. Mainly [our focus] is with new energy vehicles, but maybe some models will be ICE," he added.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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2024 BYD Seal U rebranded BYD Sealion 6 ahead of Australian debut READ MORE: Beijing show: Stunning BYD Ocean-M is a rear-drive electric hot hatch based on an all-new platform It follows three BYD battery electric vehicles into the Aussie market – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Seal – and will be followed by the BYD Shark PHEV ute before the end of 2024.

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Xtrac introduces new integrated lightweight EV transmission system

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Xtrac has developed a new member of its Integrated Lightweight Electric Vehicle (ILEV) transmission systems; the new P1166 is being incorporated by Williams Advanced Engineering into its innovative modular lightweight electric car platform concept known as FW-EVX ( earlier post ).

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

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Infiniti Vision Qe The Infiniti Vision Qe. A preview of Nissan luxury brand Infiniti’s design future as an EV brand, the Vision Qe is a fastback sedan that reveals – probably pretty loosely – the looks of its first electric car. Related: Mitsubishi’s new PHEV system. Mitsubishi D:X Mitsubishi D:X.

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