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BMW M presents Concept XM PHEV

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The series-production model—the BMW XM—will begin production at the end of 2022 at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina; the US is the most important sales market for the new high-performance vehicle. The BMW XM will be available only as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and exclusively as an M model.

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Toyota launches new C-HR with PHEV option

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liter plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) model. Thanks to the introduction of a new geofencing function, the Toyota C-HR PHEV will automatically switch to EV operation when the car enters a low emission zone (LEZ), optimizing battery usage across the entire trip (when using a navigation system and sufficient battery charge is available).

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IDTechEx: Market value for hybrid electric vehicles to peak at $792 billion in 2027

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In a new report—“ Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041 ”—IDTechEx forecasts that market value for hybrid electric vehicles will peak at $792 billion in 2027. The European car market is expected to see a significant drop in sales for 2020 due to COVID-19 related shutdowns.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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The market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will begin in October 2023. The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

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UC Davis study finds discontinuance rate of 21% for California PHEV adopters, 19% for BEV adopters

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of those that discontinued BEV ownership are unlikely to purchase a BEV in the future; 10.5% For respondents that discontinued PHEV ownership 19% are unlikely to purchase one, 12.4% Of those: 24.3% are unsure; and. are likely to purchase one. are likely to purchase another BEV). are unsure, and 68.6% are likely to purchase one again.

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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. The world premiere will take place in autumn, and the bestseller will be launched on the market in 2024. For example, the Tiguan comes onto the market with a newly developed cockpit and a new infotainment system.

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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News

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Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. More energy-dense batteries coming in the near future aren’t just destined for fully electric vehicles. GM is reportedly seeking a deal with CATL. And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles?

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