Hybrids
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The Solar Roof System in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a first—for the brand, and for the market. Does it really boost gas mileage?
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Land Rover plug-in hybrid lineup expands with downsized engine, bigger battery
A new generation of plug-in hybrids aim for plug-in city range—and European CO2 limits.
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2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid: 23 electric miles, but worse mpg than non-hybrid
The latest version of the 3-Series plug-in hybrid delivers many more electric miles but disappoints in gas mileage the rest of the time.
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Mercedes-Benz pushes plug-in hybrid tech, will have 20 PHEVs by end of 2020
Mercedes sees plug-in hybrids as a gateway to electric cars; although as the U.S. waits for the EQC electric SUV, only a few will be offered.
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Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid rated for lower highway mpg than non-hybrid
Bentley's plug-in hybrid SUV has some surprises in its recently released EPA ratings: more electric-only miles than anticipated, but lower gas mileage than the quicker V8 model.
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McLaren plug-in hybrid sports car could have 20-mile electric range, arrives late 2020
The sports car maker McLaren is reportedly developing a plug-in hybrid that will focus a little more on electric range and efficiency.
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The BMW 7-Series plug-in hybrid drops its mpg, boosts its electric range slightly, and becomes a much better-driving luxury sedan.
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2021 BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid gets more electric range, new home-charging options
The BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid has been relaunched, this time with more electric range and less attempts to paint plugging in as undesirable.
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2021 Honda Insight again has highest city mpg of any sedan, gets more safety tech
With Honda's two-motor hybrid system, the 2021 Insight hits a high in city driving and is shaping up to be the highest mileage sedan without a charge port.
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FCA has the highest percentage of hybrids but the lowest fleet mpg: Why?
Although Fiat Chrysler sold a higher rate of hybrid vehicles than any other automaker, it came up last in fleet fuel economy. How'd that happen?
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This American hybrid concept faced spiking gas prices with six wheels
Best known for lawnmower engines, Briggs & Stratton engineered a hybrid car in the late 1970s, on the heels of the oil crisis.
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2021 Kia Sorento: Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions potentially on the way
This time around, the big Sorento crossover could be the plug-in hybrid instead of the Optima sedan.
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Americans will get more hybrids from Honda in the coming year, so we asked a key executive how they work and how we'll see them evolve for Honda.
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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid debuts: 50 mpg or more promised from new compact sedan
With the powertrain from the Ioniq Hybrid and a look that borrows from the larger Sonata Hybrid, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid could bring high mpg to more shoppers.
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First drive review: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid teases an EV experience with no charge port
Honda’s two-motor hybrid system makes the CR-V more enjoyable to drive as well as up to 50 percent more efficient.
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Plug-in hybrid versions of Mercedes-Benz compact cars and SUVs introduced, but not US-bound
A new generation of PHEV compact vehicles aims for Europe with a longer all-electric range.
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California hybrid sales surged in 2019, as plug-in hybrids tumbled and EV growth slowed
Sales trends in the U.S. state with the strongest plug-in vehicle market changed direction in 2019, giving hybrids a second wind.
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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid gets 40 mpg city, price tag to rival RAV4 Hybrid
Honda is a little late to the party with its CR-V Hybrid, but it's positioned and priced to counter the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
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A study of used-car sales found that several Toyota hybrid models are lasting longer than most other vehicles of any kind.
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Snow set: The best plug-in hybrids and EVs for winter driving
Here are a half-dozen plug-in vehicles that set you up well for the winter. You supply the winter tires.
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Fuel-tank issue for 2019-2020 RAV4 Hybrid: Toyota still investigating
An issue with the fuel tank is preventing some drivers of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from using their full rated range.
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Some 2019-2020 Toyota and Lexus hybrids recalled for coolant leak concern
A coolant leak due to engine flaws could cause overheating and more in some Toyota and Lexus hybrids.
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2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 36 mpg tops any other three-row SUV without a charge port
If you can't (or don't want to) plug in, the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient way to carry up to eight people.
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Hyundai drops the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid for 2020
Hyundai has greatly improved the fuel efficiency of the 2020 Sonata Hybrid versus previous years. But the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid will not exist.
Bengt Halvorson