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BMW expanding their hybrid range with new X1

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Only recently BMW had redesigned the X1. With the plug-in hybrid X1 xDrive25e, another model variant of the compact SUV is now coming onto the market. Until now, the X1 was only available as a hybrid electric car on the Chinese market. A petrol engine with 100 kW and an electric motor with 70 kW […]

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Volkswagen will offer two Golf hybrid variants

September 23, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Volkswagen wants to offer two plug-in hybrid variants for the next generation of the Golf. The two variants should cater to drivers wanting a standard PHEV, as well as those wanting a performance-focused plug-in hybrid. Frank Welsch, Volkswagen board member for research and development, told Autocar that the new Golf GTE with 180 kW will […]

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Porsche 718, Cayenne & Panamera may go electric

September 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Within the next twelve months, Porsche intends to make a final decision as to whether the next generation of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will be solely manufactured as an electric series. This was stated by Porsche boss Oliver Blume in an interview. Corresponding prototypes are already being tested. If Porsche opts for a […]

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When should you choose a battery electric vehicle over a plug-in hybrid?

September 15, 2019 Bryce Gaton Syndicated Comments Off

What are the variables a driver needs to consider to make them feel comfortable that a BEV is better than a PHEV for their needs.
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Volvo & Polestar to charge into Australia in 2020

September 13, 2019 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

The notoriously underserved electric car market in Australia can look ahead to a better 2020. Volvo and Polestar are planning to bring two electric cars and a PHEV to the continent in 2020. Besides, Mini is readying the all-electric Cooper for entry as well. First, the Swedish-Sino owned Volvo that has confirmed to bring the […]

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Norway’s electric cars figures continue to grow

September 12, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Exactly 4,713 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in August. This is an increase of 13.4 per cent in comparison to the same month last year. In addition, there were 2,761 new cars with hybrid drive. These included 1,206 plug-in hybrids. A total of 43,397 new fully-electric cars have found their way onto the […]

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Volvo confirms UK pricing for XC40 T5 plug-in hybrid

September 12, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Volvo has released UK pricing and specifications for its new XC. Volvo retailers are taking customer orders now, with the first cars scheduled for UK delivery in February 2020. The XC40 is the last model in Volvo’s line-up to be released as a semi-electric model. The plug-in hybrid SUV includes an 81bhp (60.4 kW) electric […]

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Ford is banking on hybrids at the IAA

September 11, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Ford presented its most comprehensive range of electrified vehicles to date at the IAA. A pure electric car is still missing, as mostly hybrids and plug-in hybrids are to be seen in Frankfurt. The sales targets are also notably high. The new models on show include the new SUV crossover Puma EcoBoost Mild-Hybrid, plug-in hybrid […]

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Seat Mii available to order soon for 20,650€

September 11, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Seat has published the award for the all-electric Mii electric for Germany. The small car electric of the Spanish Volkswagen subsidiary will be available at a basic list price of 20,650 euros and is therefore cheaper than the sister models of the Škoda and VW brands. For comparison: For the Škoda Citigo e iV, customers […]

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BMW is branching out at the IAA

September 10, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The new BMW boss Oliver Zipse briefly outlined his new drive strategy at the IAA. He avoided making a commitment to battery-electric cars such as VW did. In Munich, as many drive technologies as possible are to be developed. With the “i Hydrogen Next”, BMW is also presenting a fuel cell car. At his first […]

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