Hybrids
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Both vehicles will be built near Montgomery, Alabama, at a plant that currently builds gasoline versions of the Santa Fe, among others.
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Analysis: Prices on used hybrids and EVs are up more than a third vs. a year ago
Average hybrid prices increased 40.5%, while average EV prices increased 35.1%, with the Nissan Leaf seeing the greatest hike.
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Honda will drop Insight hybrid sedan to make room for Civic Hybrid
Honda is changing strategy to focus on hybrid versions of its core models, which it expects to make up 50% of the sales mix for each model.
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Kia reveals redesigned 2023 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid
The family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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Plug-in hybrid sales surprise: Jeep Wrangler 4xe outsells RAV4 Prime
The plug-in hybrid Jeep is outselling the Toyota RAV4 Prime by a significant margin—surprising given Toyota's reputation to go big on hybrids.
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid rated at up to 43 mpg, priced at $28,545
The Sportage Hybrid has recently been rated at up to 43 mpg—beating the most efficient versions of all its hybrid rivals without a charge port.
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In T8 plug-in hybrid form, Volvo's new PHEVs also get a more powerful rear motor—making them the most powerful road cars it's ever built.
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The 50-mpg club: 8 affordable cars making the best of high gas prices
Here are the widely available cars only fueled by gasoline that achieve 50 mpg combined or more based on EPA ratings. They all start under $30,000.
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Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid SUV will debut new platform, interior theme
Rather than a long-range electric vehicle, Mazda plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid SUV, with the production model due to bow March 8.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid goes 26 miles on a charge, gets 23 mpg on gasoline
Jeep hasn't shied away from making its plug-in hybrids off-road savvy. The Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV even gets a skid plate for its battery pack.
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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Avoid charging due to fire risk, warns automaker
Owners of the plug-in hybrid minivan are being warned not to plug in and not to park inside a garage.
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid: 30 electric miles, and an Alfa driving experience
The Tonale PHEV employs an electric motor at the rear wheels, yielding 272 combined hp and about 30 miles of electric range.
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A new bill tackles longtime right-to-repair issues and aims to stop franchised dealerships from monopolizing repairs and maintenance.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid: 32-mile electric range chases RAV4 Prime, Escape PHEV
Competition for the Sportage PHEV includes the RAV4 Prime, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid—all of which will likely go more miles all-electric.
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2023 Range Rover P440e: 48 electric miles expected for plug-in hybrid, $106,250 starting price
The Range Rover PHEV will also be one of the few vehicles in this format to offer DC fast-charging.
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Firestone stores are vying for EV and hybrid customers, adding charging
Electric vehicles and hybrids will get more attention at some of Bridgestone's Firestone service centers.
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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segment
The X3 is in a size class that's erupting with plug-in options, but it's not offering any for the 2022 model year.
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Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?
Toyota is working toward the first use of true solid-state battery technology on its hybrids or plug-in hybrids—not on battery electric models.
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In Europe and the UK, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is being referred to as "full self-charging"—paralleling hybrid messaging Lexus and Toyota have used.
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Toyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVs
Batteries produced at a Toyota battery plant in North Carolina will go toward hybrids and plug-in hybrids first, but will help enable the scaling up of EVs.
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2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned model
Although US plans haven't yet been confirmed, the sustainability-focused Kia small crossover returns with three powertrains plus a fresh design theme.
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Here’s why hybrids have become a top target for thieves
Catalytic converters—and more specifically, the precious metals in them—have become a hot commodity. Blame the supply-chain crisis, and a lack of accountability.
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EVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer Reports
Electric cars rank well below average in reliability, but don't point to their propulsion systems for those troubling tendencies.
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2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still goes 17 miles electric, is unique among affordable plug-in hybrids
Subaru's plug-in hybrid, the Crosstrek Hybrid, offers a combination of affordability, mechanical all-wheel drive, and enough electric range for short commutes.
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