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New Gen 8 Volkswagen Golf offers five hybrid versions from 48V MHEV to PHEV

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The newest Golf is digitalized, networked, predictive, intuitively operated and electrified, with five hybrid versions from mild to plug-in. The powertrain range of the new Golf features gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); natural gas (TGI); mild hybrid (eTSI); and plug-in hybrid drives (eHybrid). Gasoline engines (TSI).

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 Plug-in hybrid. The new Passat is the third plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen, after the XL1 and Golf GTE.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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Bosch Investing 400M Annually on Powertrain Electrification; Anticipates EVs and PHEVs to Gain 3% Global Market Share by 2020

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Bosch anticipates that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will take almost a 3% share of the global new car market in 2020. However, the company cautions, these figure may vary depending on future legal requirements, rising fuel prices, and progress in battery technology. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge. SB LiMotive Targets for 2015.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. Safety systems in plug-in hybrid and electric cars automatically shut the power off and isolate the battery when a collision or short circuit is detected, lowering the likelihood of a fire. In fact, EVs have just 25.1

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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But this turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Tonale, as I learned that it remains amenable in most environments and eager to please even when there’s not a lot of open road to work with. kWh battery will do 30 miles all by itself if you’ve plugged it in and given it a full charge. I am only human.)

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Updated Volkswagen Passat to offer upgraded PHEV version; partially automated driving at cruising speed

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Among the technical updates are an upgrade to the plug-in hybrid system in the Passat GTE that extends the all-electric range to to up to around 55 km (34 miles) in the WLTP cycle (approximately 70 km (43.5 Volkswagen will launch the new Passat GTE with an enhanced plug-in hybrid drive as both sedan and wagon models.

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