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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. Recharge models accounted for 47.7%

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. A starter generator delivers torque to the engine belt, aiding in dynamic response and recharging of the battery. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT. The R/T features a 1.3-liter

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. The new RAV4 PHEV aims to boost the fun-to-drive appeal of RAV4, adopting the newly developed Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Porsche Panamera PHEV, VW ID.7 wagon, Volvo rebuffs Recharge: Today’s Car News

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Porsche adds more electric miles to its Panamera plug-in hybrid. VW reveals a stylish electric wagon. Volvo shifts to the newer naming strategy for all its vehicles that plug in. And no, EV sales aren’t tanking. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning to go all-electric by the end of the decade, and on the way there.

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First look: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV boosted to 35 EV miles

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But the Gothenburg, Sweden-based company couldn’t help but give us a quick drive in the bigger XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid while we waited. The post First look: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV boosted to 35 EV miles appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota launches new C-HR with PHEV option

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liter plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) model. It will also automatically adjust the drive mode to optimize energy efficiency, recognizing the best opportunities for energy recharging when following a route via the car’s navigation system. liter hybrid electric (HEV) versions and a 2.0-liter

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