Hybrids
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An issue relating to charging fires has prompted the delayed rollout of the Ford brand's only plug-in hybrid model.
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid US specs confirmed, plug-in hybrid due late 2021
Although fuel economy numbers are still missing, Hyundai has confirmed U.S. details for the all-wheel-drive Santa Fe Hybrid.
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: 48-mpg sedan goes quicker, gets tech upgrades
Honda has upgraded the specs for the Accord Hybrid—and it means quicker acceleration without an mpg penalty.
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2021 Toyota RAV4: 40-mpg Hybrid becomes the norm, as lineup expands
The RAV4 Hybrid lineup is growing with the addition of another version with AWD and a 40-mpg rating.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid will electrify off-roading in a way nothing else has yet
Jeep says that much development work went into the system layout and control strategies for the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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Honda quits Formula 1 racing to focus on EVs and fuel-cell tech
The automaker said that it needs to funnel more resources energy tech, as it moves toward more EVs and an effort to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
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Starting in Amsterdam, Lynk & Co. will aim to sell Europeans on the idea of driving without too much focus on the car itself.
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Plug-in hybrids and EVs cost less to maintain and repair, finds Consumer Reports
Looking only at maintenance and repairs, plug-in hybrids cost less in some cases than electric cars to operate over time.
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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV: 37 mpg tops Highlander Hybrid, 30-mile plug-in too
With 37-mpg hybrid and 30-mile PHEV versions on the way, the redesigned Kia Sorento is one of the most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson: Hybrid, plug-in hybrid versions heat up rivalry vs. RAV4, CR-V
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has a more daring design and tech surprises, but the most important news might be the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions coming soon.
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Audi RS performance models are going plug-in hybrid, perhaps with 50 miles electric range
Audi says the future of its plug-in hybrids includes sporty variants and longer lasting electric ranges from current battery capacities.
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Some 2020-2021 BMW and Mini plug-in hybrids under recall, sales stop for battery issue
BMW and Mini plug-in hybrids have been halted by a battery issue that could result in a short-circuit and cause a fire.
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Jeep is aiming to install chargers near off-road trails in California and Utah, so that Wrangler 4xe owners can experience the rugged outdoors without their engines running.
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Volvo starts masking its exhaust tips, on the way to more EVs
Volvo heads into a cleaner future by hiding the last vestiges of gas-powered engines.
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EVs and hybrids get an extension to meet US noise-making requirements
Electric vehicles in the U.S. must meet pedestrian noise requirements by March 1, 2021, at the earliest.
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Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid detailed for Europe, arriving in early 2021
The Sorento SUV, with a reasonably large 13.8-kwh battery pack, might expand plug-in hybrid capability appeal for Kia.
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2021 Lexus ES 300h: Lithium-ion battery adds trunk space to 44-mpg hybrid sedan
Switching from nickel-metal hydride to lithium-ion helps add trunk space and improve handling, Lexus says.
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2021 Volvo plug-in hybrid models get a big price reduction
Volvo is aiming to make plug-in hybrids 20% of its U.S. sales—and it's rebranding them to more closely match its EVs coming soon.
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The Venza earns 40 mpg city, 37 highway, and occupies a midpoint between Toyota best-sellers such as the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid.
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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will get more electric range, before full redesign
The 2021 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid gets a bigger battery and engine, and probably more electric range and perkier performance.
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2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid could cost less than non-hybrid
The Grand Touring plug-in hybrid model is priced somewhat lower than non-hybrid Reserve models—if you can claim the EV tax credit.
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Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids detailed, still unconfirmed for US
Although a Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid is coming soon, Renegade and Compass PHEVs might be mainly for Europe.
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander photos: Getting ready to plug in vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime
The next generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid could look a lot more exciting—and offer more electric range.
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Ford Bronco Hybrid, Bronco Sport Hybrid on the way: Is an electric Bronco, too?
Hybrid versions of both the Ford Bronco and the Ford Bronco Sport are coming. Is an all-electric Bronco necessary for bringing the old nameplate back and keeping it relevant?
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