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Jaguar to display XJ_e PHEV at Goodwood

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The XJ_e plug-in hybrid. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will display the XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The XJ_e demonstrates how an advanced parallel plug-in hybrid design can deliver reductions in CO 2 emissions of more than 70%, without compromising vehicle performance.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8

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Electrified utes get serious in Australia! China’s GWM launches Cannon Alpha with top towing and torque numbers

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Australia finally gets a petrol-electric hybrid 4×4 dual-cab ute mid-year when the GWM Cannon Alpha launches. The Chinese plugless series/parallel hybrid will boast more torque than the Ford Ranger Raptor super-ute and – crucially – a full 3500kg braked towing capacity. While the 2.4-litre 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha.

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Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected

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Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles. Credit: ACS, Majeau-Bettez et al. Click to enlarge. —Majeau-Bettez et al. Guillaume Majeau-Bettez, Troy R.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV. Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV. Road Test: 2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid. inches long.

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

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All brands have electric, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains, and have expanded into markets outside of China. soil, Wu said there would be a mix of EVs and PHEVs. However, its emblem still looks like something lifted directly off an Infiniti model. While he declined to say what products are expected on U.S.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce is a taste of EV-lite

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Nissan’s new hybrid tech has the potential to challenge Toyota’s dominance in Australia’s medium-size SUV segment with the RAV4. litre engine, and more again than equivalent RAV4 hybrid models. litre engine, and more again than equivalent RAV4 hybrid models. litre fours from Nissan luxury brand, Infiniti.

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