Hybrids
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The Wrangler plug-in hybrid only goes about half as far as the RAV4 Prime all-electric, but the off-road-capable PHEV costs a lot less to lease.
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Toyota thinks 85% of its new US vehicles will have tailpipes in 2030Considering a tougher new mandate within California emissions states, Toyota EVs might be few and far between in other states.
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Off-road lift kit for Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid firstThe 2021 Jeep Wrangle 4xe plug-in hybrid covers new ground for tailpipe-emissions-free off-roading.
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2022 Honda Civic sedan bows: Is a high-mpg Civic Hybrid hatchback on the way?Honda hasn't yet confirmed a Civic Hybrid, but some manufacturing decisions suggest that a Civic Hybrid hatchback is a possibility.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid superiority extends beyond gas mileageThe 38-mpg Tucson Hybrid is Hyundai's first hybrid SUV, facing off with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, and Ford Escape Hybrid.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is still flying off dealer lots—faster than Mach-EThe RAV4 Prime is finding its way to driveways in record time, and demand likely exceeds supply for the popular 42-mile PHEV.
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With robust charging networks already in place, plug-in hybrids might not be as necessary as a transitional step in Europe.
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First drive review: 2021 Karma GS-6 goes over the top on style and fun, comes up short on rangeThe 2021 Karma GS-6 is well-built and fun to drive, but the range limitations of series-hybrids and a small-ish battery pack end the fun prematurely.
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This is what hybrid cars looked like 80 years before PriusThe 1916 Owen Magnetic has a type of powertrain that automakers are still working to perfect—as a segue way to electric cars—more than a century later.
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Toyota Mirai, Lexus LS 500h to debut "partial hands-free" driver-assistance systemTeammate "Advanced Drive" appears to offer some of the functionality of Navigate on Autopilot, with a more conservative approach than Tesla.
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Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids will get F1 battery tech, 2-speed gearbox and e-motor at rearThe plug-in hybrids soon offered through Mercedes-AMG will be able to use F1 electrified racing chops to go faster, if not farther.
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Electrify America is helping Jeep set up a charging network at off-road trailheadsThe first of these off-road-focused Level 2 charging stations will open in California and Utah this year, to support the rollout of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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The Escape Plug-In Hybrid is due in 2021 and could be the sweet spot between the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
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Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid rated at 28 electric miles, 33 mpgThe Corsair plug-in hybrid pairs a top-level American luxury-car interior with all-wheel drive and enough range to keep many American commutes all-electric.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid rated for 22 electric milesThe official EPA range rating comes in 3 miles less than originally anticipated, although Jeep has said that maximizing electric propulsion for off-road ability is the priority.
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Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream greenThe CR-V Hybrid includes all-wheel drive, handles well, and rides quietly—all while returning close to 40 mpg.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid goes 32 miles on a chargeThe plug-in hybrid SUV charges up in less than two hours and gets a more powerful electric motor than its Tucson hybrid counterpart.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid pricing parallels RAV4 and CR-VThe Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, and Ford Escape Hybrid have a new rival—although EPA mpg numbers haven't yet been revealed.
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Such a thermal efficiency, only claimed previously by racing engines, isn't yet offered in any production model.
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First drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no TellurideA Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is on the way, with all-wheel drive and a 30-mile plug-in range. Will it feel more like the range-topper we were expecting?
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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: 24 electric miles, and quickerEven though it gets a larger engine, the Outlander PHEV gets a boost in both mpg and range, thanks to a higher-capacity battery pack.
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Karma prices GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, teases electric SUV due in 2022The plug-in hybrid version of the GS-6 costs much less than the Revero GT and aligns this descendant with the pricing and sales targets of the original Fisker Karma.
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Last call for Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid flagship, as brand prepares for more EVsThe Polestar 1 tech flagship is in its final year, as the brand continues in its intended all-electric trajectory.
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California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plungedPlug-in hybrid sales in California have been falling ever since more affordable long-range EVs started arriving.
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