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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. Mercedes-Benz is initially using this type of powertrain in the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C 300 de as sedan or wagon (combined fuel consumption 1.6

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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

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Mannering sees the Q6 e-tron as a crucial model for the brand, one that could tempt some currently buying a diesel- or petrol-powered Q5 to step into an electric car. In the next 18 months there will be another passenger car … that’s maybe full electric rather than plug-in hybrid,” he said without detailing exactly what it would be.

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Lexus confrims plug-in RX 450h+ for Australia

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A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. litre petrol four-cylinder engine and front and rear e-motors for a combined output of 227kW. However, not all luxury brands are embracing PHEVs, with Mercedes-Benz making it clear it prefers BEVs.

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2024 Audi Q5 55 TFSIe plug-in hybrid EV review

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As with other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the Q5 promises the best of both worlds, delivering all-electric motoring for short distances and the freedom of having a fuel tank for those longer adventures. The Q5 55 TFSIe is the most powerful Audi Q5 ever created and also the most fuel efficient.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The delay came after Britain last year pushed back its planned ban on the sale of high-polluting petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

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The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700).

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Mercedes opens order books for first plug-in hybrid model

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Mercedes’ first plug-in hybrid model is now available to order in mainland Europe, with prices announced as starting from €108,944.50 (around £86,418.59). The new S 500 plug-in hybrid model features a 3.0 litre V6 turbocharged petrol engine and a 80kW electric motor, for an electric only driving r[.].