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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 l/100 km) in the city, 43 mpg (5.47

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

EV Central

More seriously, BYD is expected to introduce the first plug-in electric ute to Australia before the end of 2024 while the PHEV Ranger arrives in 2025. Other electrified utes, such as a PHEV Mitsubishi Triton are confirmed to be under development. 2024 GWN Cannon Alpha interior. Interior highlights include a 14.6-inch

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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. They also found higher life cycle global warming emissions than have been previously reported.

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

The Truth About Cars

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. Chinese state-owned automaker Chery is reportedly still looking to the United States as a possible point of expansion. Today is not like before.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

The electric Infiniti has been “postponed,” and BMW is entering the market with a car that doesn’t challenge Tesla. Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. It’s been one full year since first Tesla S deliveries began. Level 2 is perfect for the home.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. A few tweaks for Acura’s best-seller. Turbo Power. The 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque comes courtesy of 91 octane pumping through a 2.0-liter Comfort and style in back.

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