For the first time, Volvo’s electric car brand Polestar has shown an image of its first SUV model, Polestar 3, without camouflage. There’s also a date for the car’s world debut, including the start of orders this October.
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The successor to the Volvo XC60 set for 2024 will be the first series EV model to use battery cells from the joint venture between Volvo and Northvolt. The conventional SUV has been the Swedish brand’s best-selling car running for the past four years.
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Australia’s Victoria state government has announced a new budget to buy electric cars for its fleet. The commitment includes purchasing 400 new vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next two years for about $15 million.
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BMW has given the 5-series a model update and in this context has increased the range of plug-in hybrids to five versions. The small SUV Mini Countryman also has an update on the PHEV.
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The UK prices are now out for the Mercedes-Benz PHEV diesel-electric GLE with a notable electric range for plug-ins, as well as for the updated petrol-electric GLC.
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Italy’s foremost sports carmaker is looking to launch their first SUV. The Purosangue which Ferrari prefers to call a Crossover or “FUV” is set to hit the market by 2022. Despite its name it will not be so pure blooded though as Ferrari has a hybrid drive lined up.
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Volkswagen has unveiled the Atlas Cross Sport Concept with 5 seats and a plug-in hybrid drive at the New York Auto Show. The close to production version on show builds on the existing Atlas SUV and launch is set for next year.
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Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller stated in an interview, that they were to look into electrifying vans. He declined to mention details regarding the long term planning by the German car manufacturer. They also plan an electrifiable SUV.
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Ahead of the competition, including Audi, BMW and Mercedes, Jaguar is releasing the first purely electric luxury SUV. The 294 kW Jaguar I-Pace will have a starting price of 77,850 euros and a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery.
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Skoda has announced plans to reveal its new concept Vision X at this years Geneva Motor Show in March. The Czech car manufacturer plans to expand its fleet by adding a small SUV. The move is viewed as an expansion into small SUV markets, offering a more affordable option from Skoda.
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BMW has been working on its electric and autonomous concept SUV for some time and it looks like the showcase of the whole new platform is to happen this year – way before the iNEXT’s official debut in 2021.
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Audi’s performance division wants to offer electrified models comes the end of the decade. The boss Stefan Winkelman talked to Autocar announcing a small revolution.
Read moreSpringfield’s streets are getting greener, as the fictional Canyonero is now available as a hybrid. The Simpson’s SUV is said to measure 12 yards and weigh 65 tons – therefor the hybrid’s 11 mpg specs are actually not bad at all.
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