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PHEVs and oil demand, Porsche charging, point-of-sale tax credit: Today’s Car News

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And are plug-in hybrids potentially adding to future oil demand? With the release of its annual EV sales outlook, Bloomberg New Energy Finance suggests that plug-in hybrids are a wild card for oil demand. Porsche adds thousands of chargers to its app. The point-of-sale EV tax credit is very popular.

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Volvo PHEV review, EV insurance cost, cable theft, Big Oil pushback: Today’s Car News

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The oil industry is speaking up against EPA standards—and filing court cases. And we plug in Volvo’s plug-in hybrid sedan and see why it’s pointing to EVs. Thieves are looking at fat charging cables as a fat paycheck (but they’re not). This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of.

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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BMW is adding two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants to the new BMW 7 Series range, including the first BMW M model in the range. The electric motor fitted in the two models features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology for plug-in hybrid models. The new BMW M760e xDrive and the new BMW 740d xDrive.

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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. It also features a new oil pump that has been optimized for capacity along with a high-efficiency tooth profile design.

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2025 Q5 PHEV returns, remains Audi’s lone plug-in hybrid

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Split among three trim levels, PHEV Q5 prices range from $59,795 to $67,995, including $1,295 in destination. It also buys one of the very few PHEVs that qualifies for a federal tax credit of $3,750. Audi pegs the 4,652-pound PHEV crossover SUV at a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 That buys a turbo-4 five-seat crossover with a 17.9-kwh

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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

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Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). After defining new performance standards for PHEVs with its DM-p technology, BYD is prioritizing ultra-efficient fuel consumption with the DM-i technology. plug-in hybrid engine is specifically built for the DM-i hybrid technology.

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European OEM selects Borg-Warner motor for new plug-in hybrid truck

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Borg-Warner reported that a major European commercial vehicle manufacturer has chosen the company’s proven High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) 410 electric motor for a plug-in hybrid electric truck (PHEV) to be launched in 2019. The HVH motor will also regeneratively charge the battery pack during braking or downhill coasting.

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