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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves combustion efficiency by adjusting valve lift and timing. Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh A high-power inverter and 7.4-kW

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. liter engine, the T8 gets a modified version with 313 horsepower and 295 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Power mode maximizes everything.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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The layout with the combustion engine at the front and Electric Drive Unit on the rear axle offers numerous advantages. The resulting optimized weight distribution, the best possible utilization of torque and the very immediate power output promise driving dynamics at the highest level. Performance hybrid with innovative AMG concept.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine—making its debut in this model—combined with BMW eDrive technology. Click to enlarge.

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