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Hitachi, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE testing plug-in vehicles as renewable energy storage for office buildings

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Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE are partnered in a project to explore the potential for electric vehicles to act as a means of energy storage for an office building. Moreover, it is possible to connect solar panels and external storage directly to the recharger, allowing a more efficient electricity supply to buildings. Hitachi Europe Ltd.,

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Mitsubishi introduces Concept GC-PHEV SUV to North America

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Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. liter supercharged V-6 engine benefits from the latest iteration of Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) variable valve timing. Concept GC-PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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Update on new 2021 electric vehicle models

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV battery capacity increased from 12.0 Rivian is set to deliver it’s long-awaited all-electric SUV and pickup truck this year. The R1S, Rivian’s SUV, will start at $70,000 with an estimated starting all-electric range of 250 miles. Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. A road-ready SUV The Escape PHEV has good grip with the Michelin Primacy 225/60 all-season tires, mounted on 18-inch machined magnetic alloy wheels.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. The result is a family focused SUV that genuinely falls into the fun-to-drive camp. It is, however, a very convincing take on a more efficient ICE SUV. appeared first on EV Central.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV – from $12,000 2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Official electric range of 320km is wildly optimistic and it’s a pretty joyless steer, but here’s a small SUV with warranty to tempt you into EV life. Their approximately 300km range have far more appeal, and look less dorky than the original Leaf.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

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With 302 total system horsepower, the RAV4 Prime is the quickest Toyota SUV with 0-60 mph times of 5.4 Pushing Hold button will recharge the battery as you are driving. Driving Experience: On the Road Good handling, but no sport SUV Toyota says driving and performance characteristics paced the development process for the RAV4 Prime.

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