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The Freelander 8 launches in China on September 3. Its EREV powertrain combines a 60.3 kWh LFP battery with a 1.5-liter range extender. It also offers 610 kW, all-wheel drive, and an interior clearly designed around maximum comfort and large displays.
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Xpeng is launching the G9L, a new flagship SUV that is set to go on sale in China shortly and could later be of interest to Europe as well. The manufacturer is touting exceptional efficiency figures from its own tests, along with an unusually small turning radius despite the vehicle’s large dimensions.
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Audi has filed a patent combining Quattro all-wheel drive with a range extender, but with an unusual twist: A second electric motor would either propel the vehicle or generate electricity for the battery, depending on demand. The apparent aim is to reduce hardware, cut weight, and flexibly ensure sufficient range and highway capability.