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

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The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. The R/T PHEV system is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Hornet R/T PHEV all-wheel drive system adjusts power automatically between the 1.3-liter

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Geely Auto’s flagship Bo Rui GE hybrid selected as part of China’s diplomatic fleet; 48V MHEV or PHEV

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The Bo Rui GE comes in either a MHEV 48V mild hybrid or full PHEV plug-in hybrid version. In regards to MHEV technologies, Geely has already become the global leader and will continue leading far into the future. Although Geely’s MHEV offers significant improvements, the company’s PHEV system offers even more. With an 11.3

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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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Lexus introduces its first PHEV with new 2nd-generation NX

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Under the “Lexus Electrified” initiative, the new NX accelerates the proliferation of electrified models by being Lexus’ first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV); the NX is also offered as a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV. PHEV and HEV. PHEV system. liter engine. second 0-60 time.

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

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As part of final test drives, the Volkswagen brand is announcing the first details of its currently best-selling model. With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. It is based on the new generation of the modular transverse matrix, MQB evo.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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Route planning isn’t part of it quite yet, and it’s unclear how Tesla will manage the extra congestion and whether, as Tesla CEO Elon Musk had hinted in the past, slower-charging non-Tesla EVs might be charged extra. Fiat also provided a glimpse of its future in the form of five stylish compact EV concepts , including a pickup and camper.

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Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12

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Upcoming Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets a new V12 engine and three electric motors as part of a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system Rather than downsizing the engine or switching only to electric motors, the Italian sports car maker has instead added three electric motors to the supercar mix.

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