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Volvo C40 Recharge LCA highlights huge potential of manufacturing and charging EVs with clean energy

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The C40 Recharge has a lower total carbon footprint than the XC40 ICE (E5 gasoline) for all the analyzed sources of electricity for the use phase. Materials production and refining, battery module production and manufacturing at Volvo Cars for a C40 Recharge results in nearly 70% higher GHG emissions compared to an XC40 ICE (E5 gasoline).

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveils MI-TECH CONCEPT small SUV PHEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled the MI-TECH CONCEPT electrified small SUV concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Ashwani Gupta, chief operating officer, MMC, added that MMC plans to employ any of its electrification technologies to new mid-size and compact SUVs by 2022 as well as Kei cars in the near future.

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

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The EQS 580 SUV, which the wind likely thinks is more aerodynamic, has a battery pack of roughly the same capacity and a suggested range of about 330 miles. This is in contrast to a 2024 gasoline-powered G which is 189.7 A sprint from 0–60 mph is said to take 4.7 Will the G crest three hundred? inches long on a 113.8-inch

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Mitsubishi Mi-Tech PHEV concept teases 4-motor layout, downsized powertrain

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Mitsubishi will show a 4-motor PHEV concept at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, highlighting new electrification tech and unconventional gasoline power in a new downsized SUV package.

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Ford Offering 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost Engine in 2011 Explorer SUV; Projected 30% Improvement in Fuel Efficiency Over V6 Model

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liter EcoBoost I-4 engine ( earlier post ) version of the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV, achieving at least a 30% increase in fuel efficiency with comparable power compared with the current V-6-powered Explorer. Reduced wind noise at speed is an incremental benefit. Ford will offer a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) L/100km) combined.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT). liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine exceeds 40% thermal efficiency, which is among the highest in the world for a gasoline engine. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery.

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