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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Estimated EPA MPGe. >59.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. Bus manufacturers Volvo and Proterra are also participating.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

The EPA vehicle classifications are not entirely clear, however, on whether crossovers — the hottest vehicle category — would be categorized as “Other” or “SUVs” The Ford Mustang Mach-E, for example, is classified by the EPA as a station wagon, whereas similar crossovers such as the Volkswagen ID.4 kWh battery.

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3 Scenarios That Would Make An EV Ineligible For the Federal EV Tax Credit

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E, for example, is classified by the EPA as a station wagon – so it falls under “Other” and the $55,000 cap — but the Mach-E is not affected due to its base MSRP of $42,895. But isn’t clear is if some crossovers will fall under the “Other” category and not the SUV classification?

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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. Detroit Free Press ).

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