2021
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Natural rubber and wood-based nylon are ingredients for special sustainable tires in the X5 xDrive45e PHEV.
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Plug-in hybrid SUV lease deal: Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs much less than Toyota RAV4 PrimeThe 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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Ford Mustang Mach-E software updates will bring Amazon Alexa voice commands, creativity toolsFord is calling the software updates Power-Up and will be rolling them out to other vehicles soon, including the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup.
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Nissan Leaf buyers get more flexibility, with $350 for their Turo tabWhen a compact EV with a range of up to 226 miles isn't enough, buyers have the option of turning to Turo, as a new incentive suggests.
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2021 Nissan Leaf Plus range test: Your mileage may vary, but mild weather is a big plusA single range figure doesn't always accurately convey how far an EV can actually travel, or if it will fit your life.
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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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The Mach-E GT and GT Performance provide an exciting alternative to both the gasoline Mustang and the Tesla Model Y; but the range is shorter than either alternative.
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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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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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Ford Mustang Mach-E moving quickly off dealer lots, sales on pace with early estimatesThe Mach-E electric SUV isn't yet selling at a rate close to the Tesla Model Y, but Ford is selling all it builds very quickly.
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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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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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The 2021 VW ID.4 reassures us its 250 miles is within reach, but a first experience finding and using the free fast-charging shows its no Tesla experience yet.
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2021 VW ID.4: 5 hits and misses, up close with the electric car for the massesThere are plenty of delightful details in Volkswagen's mass-market electric car, but also some frustrating interfaces.
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Cheapest new-car lease is all-electric: Chevy Bolt EV lease deals as low as $107 per monthThe lowest price applies in San Francisco, but Costco members around the U.S. could see a deal of $147 a month—ahead of the rollout of a refreshed 2022 Bolt EV and EUV lineup.
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2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo will start at $92,250, e-bikes not includedThe wagon version of Porsche's electric sedan comes with a standard air suspension, all-wheel drive, more ground clearance, and a roomier rear seat.
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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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Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Mini Cooper SE top Tesla on greenest cars list for 2021The Ioniq Electric, Cooper SE, and Toyota Prius Prime beat the Tesla Model 3—and battery size has everything to do with it.
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Discounts on the 2021 Bolt EV give it a lower price than the price-cut 2022 model—as incentives make the Mustang Mach-E the same price as the Bolt EUV.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV isn't coming to the US at allMercedes reportedly opted not to sell the EQC in the U.S., after a delay and "comprehensive review of market developments."
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2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets slight price hike, with Ioniq 5 EV debut soonWith the bow of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover this month, the automaker's Prius fighter faces an uncertain future.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?We took a pair of long road trips in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime to find out if its charge mode might actually be more fuel efficient, and just how much fuel economy driving in Sport vs. Eco mode will cost you.
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Revamped 360-mile Tesla Model X: Will a yoke really replace a steering wheel?Federal regulators haven't yet determined whether the aircraft-style yoke shown in the 2021 Tesla Model X and Model S is legal, according to several reports and responses.
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Tesla Model S and Kia Niro EV top electric vehicle ownership studyOwners of the Model S are the most satisfied among EV owners, despite continued build-quality issues.
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