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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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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. Electricity is stored in a newly developed lithium-ion battery, which at 9.4 Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. A 48V lithium-ion battery is replenished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. second range.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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Regenerative braking uses the motors to recharge the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. The Porsche Taycan GTS does 0-60 in 3.4 With three pulls of the left side steering wheel paddle, the brake regeneration force reaches the maximum setting.

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VW premieres Jetta Hybrid and E-Bugster concept with Combined Charging System; Blue-e-Motion electric drives to go into production units as early as 2013

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The energy for powering the 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor is stored in a 28.3 Equipped with a quick charging function, the E-Bugster battery can be recharged within 35 minutes at suitable charging stations. The interface for the charge cable is located below the conventional fuel door position near the C-pillar.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT

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Regenerative braking, which uses the motors to slow the car, recharges the battery when slowing or coasting converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. The Porsche Taycan GTS does 0-60 in 3.5 It is a bit each. Performance-wise, it is a blast to drive. seconds and $62,695.

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