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Tag: plugin
Plug Life: 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Tested
– Hyundai’s trident of Ioniq electrified vehicles—including a conventional hybrid, a full EV, and a new-for-2018 plug-in hybrid—make for a compelling assault on the house of Prius. The Ioniq Electric, currently limited to California, trades on generally agreeable road manners and 124 miles of EPA-estimated range, while the Ioniq hybrid stands toe to toe with […]
2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Tested: Sub Prime
– Given that “Prius” has become about as synonymous with “hybrid” as “Kleenex” is with “tissue,” Kia’s recent decision to launch its Niro hybrid as a direct shot at Toyota was bold. But even though the Koreans are still new to the game, they seem to be having more success breaking into this market than […]
Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid is an ultra-luxurious SUV
Bentley has been promising a hybrid version of its Bentayga SUV for over 3 years, and it’s finally here… although you might not want to pat yourself on the back if you buy one. The simply-titled Bentayga Hybrid delivers the same ultra-luxurious design of the regular model, but replaces the usual powerplant with a 3.0L […]
GKN creates revolutionary new plug-in hybrid powertrain for SUVs
GKN The engineering company GKN might not be instantly recognizable, but it has been a leader in the world of four- and all-wheel drive for decades. In recent years, it has been working as much with electric motors as mechanical systems, and it has just revealed its latest work, which it calls All Twinster. It’s […]
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid – Instrumented Test
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Powerful Plug-In: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 eAWD PHEV Tested
– The Volvo XC60 T8 is a new addition to the model range as part of the compact crossover’s overhaul for 2018, offering a plug-in-hybrid powertrain, distinctive styling, and a host of safety features that set it apart from its American and European rivals in the luxury ranks. Sitting below the XC90 in the Volvo […]
Facebook launches Messenger Platform 2.3 with web chat plugin customization
Facebook today introduced additional ways to customize Messenger conversations taking place on websites — like the ability to add a persistent menu and incorporate more user information. Messenger Platform can be used to deploy automated bots that accept payments, deploy AI for natural language interactions, and exchange messages with humans and bots associated with a […]
Prime Mover: Subaru Looks to Toyota Prius for Its First Plug-In Hybrid
– Subaru’s first ever plug-in hybrid, which is due to go on sale late this year, will use technology from the Toyota Prius Prime. – That detail was revealed in a recent report from Automotive News, quoting Subaru’s chief technical officer, Takeshi Tachimori, as saying that they “have used Toyota’s technologies as much as possible.” – […]
Updated 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Play Catch-Up
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