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Volvo adds EX40, EC40 EVs, retires Recharge badge for plug-ins

Green Car Reports

The fully electric version of the XC40 SUV will now be called the EX40, while its somewhat lower-roof C40 Recharge counterpart will be called the EC40, Volvo revealed Tuesday as part of a new naming strategy for its EVs and plug-in hybrids.

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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid

Green Car Reports

Just before Volvo continues its all-electric shift with the XC90-sized EX90 EV, it’s smoothed out its popular plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90. With more electric range, more power, and more refinement all baked into the already appealing Swedish package, the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is now nearly ideal for families That said.

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Hyundai adds 2022 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and N Line models

Green Car Congress

Hyundai is adding Plug-in Hybrid and N Line models to its 2022 Tucson line-up. Tucson N Line and Plug-in Hybrid SUV models will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and be available spring and summer, respectively. 2022 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. Tucson’s new Plug-in Hybrid model features an estimated 261 horsepower, 1.6-liter

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First drive review: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid delivers more range and power

Green Car Reports

So what’s in store for its plug-in hybrids in the interim? While in Brussels, Belgium to drive the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge I was given a first look—and some first drive time—at the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid. Volvo has said that it will make only electric cars by 2030.

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Volvo Cars January global sales up 2%; Recharge models up 31%, for 40.7% of all cars sold

Green Car Congress

Sales of Volvo Cars´ Recharge models of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 31% in January year-on-year, accounting for 40.7% Recharge sales, which in addition to fully electric cars also includes plug-in hybrids, accounted for 59.8% The share of Recharge models accounted for 30.8

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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in reboots Volt formula

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the conventional 2023 Prius hybrid launched earlier this year. The Prime adds a much larger battery that can be plugged into the grid to recharge—giving it an estimated EPA combined electric.

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Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV

Electrek

Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered plug-in hybrid version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls.

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