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2025.5 Volvo XC90: Refreshed SUV follows EVs, renews PHEV push

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There, this SUV family inherits the sweeping interface overhaul given to the EX90 and EX30 electric vehicles, with a larger, free-standing touchscreen system that’s compatible with a wide range of smartphone apps and over-the-air updates, The touchscreen has been updated with an 11.2-inch inch touchscreen system in the EX90. dealerships.

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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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The report also highlights the large consumer shift towards sport utility vehicles (SUV). SUVs continue to gain market share—reaching a record high 46% market share in MY 2019. Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8

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2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Review – The Fun of Wretched Excess

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Sure, some folks can make a reasonable argument for needing a large SUV for towing or hauling people and stuff. What I can say is that what I did experience, whether in the sportier drive modes or not, was a large SUV that felt much more buttoned down and tight than you’d expect. Not for the V.

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 The concept car is powered by a 375 hp plug-in hybrid drive, incorporating an electric motor, turbocharged gas engine, and battery, which can charge externally or during the drive. The concept vehicle is 199.6 Powertrain.

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VW unveiling MQB-based T-ROC diesel 4WD SUV concept at Geneva show

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will introduce the 4WD T-ROC SUV concept. The “T” in T-ROC is a reference to the nomenclature of current and future Volkswagen SUVs such as the Taigun, Tiguan and Touareg.). (The The new T-ROC provides another view of a future Volkswagen SUV. l/100 km (48 mpg US), equating to 129 g/km CO 2.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

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Keeping pace with its announced intention to roll out 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017 ( earlier post ), Mercedes-Benz introduced the new GLE550 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) along with the other members of the new GLE family of full-size SUVs. The GLE550 e is Mercedes-Benz’ first plug-in hybrid SUV. l/100 km, 71 mpg US).

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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In the long term, Audi is pursuing the vision of CO2-neutral mobility and aims to be climate-neutral throughout the company on balance by 2050. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; Audi Hungaria already covers about 70% of its heat supply from climate-neutral, geothermal energy. Earlier post.).

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