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Electric VW Golf, Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, EV charging oases: Today’s Car News

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A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains one of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 kWh energy capacity) this SUV—like all Volkswagen GTE cars—always starts in the practically silent electric E-Mode. The driver brings out the most agile character of the SUV in this mode. inches long.

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The new generation of the Cayenne will enter the market later this year in five versions: Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and—in a world premiere—the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. kWh/100 km (208 Wh/km).

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. Teaser for 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Stellantis provided a first look at the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV , confirming Thursday that it’s right on schedule and set to arrive this fall in the U.S., inch infotainment screen. with other markets to follow.

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News: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The 2023 Toyota Crown, in Toyota-speak, is a “raised sedan” that offers a cross between a sedan and SUV, with a ride height falling between the two. 2 versions offered–MPG or horsepower. However, we have used it on other Toyota cars, trucks and SUVs and can say it works as designed. A taller, smaller full-size.

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Škoda showcases MQB-based plug-in hybrid VisionS concept at Geneva; production PHEV in 2019, followed by BEV

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Volkswagen Group company Škoda is showcasing its VisionS plug-in hybrid concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Škoda VisionS incorporates the brand’s new design language, carrying it over into the SUV segment. l/100 km (124 mpg US), with 45 g CO 2 /km). For this, a charger plate will transfer energy from the grid to the car.

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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mpg US, 3.33 This combination provides a combined fuel efficiency (a combination of all-electric mode and hybrid mode) of more than 60 km per liter (141 mpg US, 1.66 In addition, the Mirage features good maneuverability and easy drivability inherent to a compact car while also providing a comfortable interior space for five adults.