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Volvo Cars reveals new XC60 premium SUV, led by PHEV model, at Geneva

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Volvo Cars revealed the much-anticipated new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. We have a wide range of powertrains.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. That’s because EVs come equipped with a separate braking system that uses the vehicle motor to slow the vehicle.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

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The EQA 250 is their foray into the compact-SUV market. An all-electric Mercedes-Benz SUV that’s more affordable than its bigger brother; the EQC. It’s essentially a compact SUV based on the A-Class. kWh battery and a 190hp electric motor driving the front wheels, although all-wheel drive EQA models are also available.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph).

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

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The Audi e-Tron is a large premium electric SUV with space for five adults, a big boot, all-wheel drive and a 249-mile driving range. The e-Tron looks like an Audi SUV but it also has differentiation from other models in the range in terms of its styling. When you climb into the Audi e-Tron it feels like a normal Audi SUV.

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SEAT launches CUPRA as independent sporty brand; showcasing electric e-Racer at Geneva

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, recently launched CUPRA as an independent, sporty, edgy brand with its own distinct identity; the brand’s first model, revealed at the brand launch event in Barcelona, was the CUPRA Ateca, an SUV equipped with a 221 kW 2.0 TSI with gasoline particulate filter mated to a 7-speed DSG.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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The as-of-yet unnamed truck will be offered in dual- or rear-motor configurations, with output ranging up to 600 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. Image Source: Forbes/Toyota.

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