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Test drive: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV is better in charge

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One of them is that Volvo’s made the batteries larger every few years, leading to more plug-in electric range, improved hybrid drivability, and overall a better mix of attributes. Volvo just this week announced that the S60 will be discontinued , with 2025 the final model year for this South Carolina-built sedan.

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Plug In Carolina Selects AeroVironment to Supply, Install and Support Electric Car Charging Stations Throughout South Carolina

Green Car Congress

(AV) to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in seven South Carolina cities. AV offers a range of products and services, such as Level 2 charging stations for the home, and public and Level 3 fast charge public stations that can recharge a car battery in as little as 10 minutes.

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Volvo’s highest-mileage plug-in hybrid is going away

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The Volvo S60 sedan—which in Recharge form is currently the Swedish automaker’s most efficient plug-in hybrid—is being discontinued in the U.S. Motor1 first reported that S60 production would end at Volvo’s Ridgeville, South Carolina, factory (located near the city of Charleston) this month. The end of U.S.

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Web site helps electric car drivers evacuate Florence, Tesla extends range

Green Car Reports

Efforts have begun to help North and South Carolina and Virginia residents who drive electric cars to evacuate Hurricane Florence. Older models still have relatively short ranges, and may require multiple recharges to get far enough away from a hurricane the size.

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Refreshed Volvo XC90 hybrid debuts Sept. 4

Baua Electric

market plug-in hybrid with the most electric range and highest fuel efficiency— the S60 Recharge sedan —is being discontinued, but that’s a reflection of diminishing interest in sedans, not plug-in hybrids. market at Volvo’s South Carolina factory didn’t start until earlier this year.

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Volvo will unleash two electric SUVs to revamp EV sales in the US

Baua Electric

Volvo has only sold 2,109 C40 and XC40 Recharge models, compared to over 7,600 last year. One Volvo dealer, Mathew Haiken, said the EX90 had the XC90-like DNA, which “has become a classic like the Range Rover or Porsche 911.” “The Volvo’s electric SUVs are hitting the market at a critical time. last year to 0.3% through June 2024.

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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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