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MIT study finds materials risk exposure increases significantly with vehicle electrification

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The team analyzed part-level data of material use for seven current year models, ranging from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) to plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), all provided by Ford. Among the findings were that exposure increases from $874 per vehicle for ICEV passenger vehicles to $2,344 per vehicle for SUV PHEVs.

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Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve

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And it’s still ready to go 100% plug-in by then if the market demands it. “We Annwall is referring to remarks from BMW, as recently as earlier this year, affirming that it will continue to invest in engines. 2025 Volvo EX90 propulsion system Evolving Volvo plug-in hybrid tech? We want to build the best software-defined vehicles.”

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Driven: Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4

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Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 is the first ever vehicle from the venerable Italian car maker with a charging port. And the small SUV PHEV is also the starting point for the company’s five-year ‘Zero to Zero’ plan. The snappy name neatly sums up the objective. These never made it to Australia.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 The CrossBlue concept.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. What they do want is a plug-in hybrid,” Pandikuthira said.

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BYD on incoming Chinese rivals: ‘We welcome the competition … technology will keep us on top’

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Since arriving in Australia in 2022, BYD has been on a skyrocketing sales trajectory, gaining instant success with the Atto 3 compact electric SUV. Since then the Chinese brand has added the Dolphin mini-car , Seal sedan and Sealion plug-in hybrid medium SUV. Australia’s new electric vehicle king?

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BYD bought 253,046 EVs and PHEVs in June, making a fresh ancient file

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Moreover, plug-in hybrid fashions accomplished notable gross sales figures, with 123,489 devices bought in June, demonstrating a year-on-year enlargement of 92%. Moreover, plug-in hybrid fashions accomplished notable gross sales figures, with 123,489 devices bought in June, demonstrating a year-on-year enlargement of 92%.

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