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Report: Volvo Drops Front-Drive Versions of XC40 and XC60

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Volvo is dropping front-wheel drive for the XC40 and XC60 crossovers for 2024. Since Volvo plans on going all-electric in the years to come, further consolidation of its gasoline-powered vehicles makes a lot of sense. Volvo is broadly considered a luxury brand and its clientele has shown a predictable willingness to be upsold.

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PIP Declares Victory

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The Chevy Volt , a plug-in electric car, will have the battery power to take most American drivers to and from work every day without using any gasoline at all. The vehicle will be recharged at night, plugged into a standard home outlet. Toyota also is developing a plug-in hybrid, expected on the road by 2010.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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The term “range anxiety” was a common association for early electric vehicle users, who were troubled by the fear of their battery electric vehicles (BEVs, also known as fully-electric vehicles) running out of battery power and the potential of being stranded on the roadside. According to the U.S.

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Jaguar I-Pace Review

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Pre-condition the I-PACE to the ideal temperature while charging without using battery power or reducing the EV’s range. Installing a Jaguar I-Pace home charger is usually the cheapest way to recharge your battery, especially when you sign up to an EV-specific energy tariff. Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Red Herring ).

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