2022
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The only place in the Toyota lineup you can get the automaker's most advanced driver-assistance system is in the hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai.
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Ford is getting its F-150 Lightning electric truck ready for extreme cold, not just California
The very quick torque delivery of the Lightning's dual-motor system can be an asset for winter-weather stability, Ford demonstrates.
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2022 Volkswagen ID.4 range boosted, now up to 280 miles
While a fast-charging enhancement will come as an over-the-air update, the range boost is through ongoing hardware refinements.
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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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Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differences
Rivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
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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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The first GM EVs built on its new-generation tech for battery electric vehicles are going out to customers.
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets range boost, now up to 314 miles
The boost in range appears linked to a rise in usable capacity of its battery packs; over-the-air updates could open up more range in the near future.
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Report: Electric US military vehicle might be based off GMC Hummer EV
There might be a connection once again between a civilian Hummer and a military vehicle—if the government is convinced on its worth.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV and EV production is back on—for a short time
Production is back on, for a brief time, for the only EV models qualifying for the full amount under a proposed EV tax credit expansion.
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2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup hits 42 mpg city, but it’s a limited offering
Ford anticipates it won't be building as many of its 42-mpg pickups as shoppers want.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS tops out with a 350-mile EPA range rating, trailing Tesla and Lucid
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS finally gets its EPA range ratings, 350 miles for the EQS 450+ and 340 miles for the EQS 580 with its extra front motor.
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A plug-in version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is arriving in early 2022, and Jeep says it will offer low-range off-roading and all the towing capability of other Grand Cherokees.
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2022 Hummer EV Edition 1 gives GM the toolbox for affordable Chevy and GMC electric pickups
The 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1 has all the bells and whistles, but underneath is the powertrain and platform for GM to create a full line of electric pickups.
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First drive review: 2022 Mazda MX-30 arrives more than fashionably late to the EV party
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is pleasant enough to drive, but even if it drove like a Porsche Taycan that wouldn't be enough to overcome range concerns (100 miles) and very limited availability.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T shines as the North Star of utility vehicles
While we didn’t test the R1T’s 314-mile range, its combination of on-road and off-road performance plus off-the-grid sensibilities is unprecedented.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid pricing undercuts Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid doesn't quite hit the Prime's numbers for acceleration, electric range, or mpg, but it's lower-priced.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS flagship luxury EV priced at $103,360, US range not yet released
The electric hatchback equivalent to Mercedes' S-Class sedan has been priced for the U.S.—although EQS range hasn't been confirmed yet.
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Toyota is nixing the V-8 and taking its largest pickup hybrid—but still aiming for big payload and towing. How will it fit in next to electric trucks?
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2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid starts at $46,165, fits into growing family of electrified models
With 32 miles of electric range, the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid could cost less than some non-hybrids if buyers can claim the EV tax credit.
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Ford F-150 Lightning production target reportedly doubles, as electric-truck anticipation builds
From the Tesla Cybertruck to the Ford F-150 Lightning, potential buyers are lining up to make reservations, well beyond what automakers expected.
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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV: 100-mile electric car will start at $34,645
Mazda has smartly decided to offer loaner cars with its MX-30 EV, which is priced above other short-range EVs but offers more flair.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid rated at 33 electric miles, 35 mpg
The Tucson plug-in hybrid doesn't quite measure up to the Toyota RAV4 Prime or Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, but it might top them on value.
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Hyundai claims Ioniq 5 EV will dominate Tesla Model Y in miles of range added at fast-charging stops
Hyundai has chosen to emphasize a high average charging rate over a high peak rate, which it says will result in shorter charging stops.
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