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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. This generally occurs at slower city speeds.

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Volvo dealers: Have to sell plug-in hybrids or “we will die”

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market Volvo plug-in hybrid with the most electric range and highest fuel efficiency—the S60 Recharge sedan —is going away after the 2025 model year, the automaker will maintain plug-in hybrid versions of its more popular crossovers. Although the U.S.-market Other automakers are taking a similar approach.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. At start, the fuel cell has not built up enough electrical power to drive the motor by itself.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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An SUV for the Polestar Brand Polestar has released three models in America, beginning with their last gasoline-propelled car, the sublime limited production 2021 Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupe. All following models were 100% electric. kWh/100 miles All-Electric Driving Range: 315 miles Performance Dual Motor, AWD 517 hp and 671 lb.-ft.