Hybrids
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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 Telluride
A 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 quicker
Even 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 2022
The 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 EVs
The 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 plunged
Plug-in hybrid sales in California have been falling ever since more affordable long-range EVs started arriving.
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With 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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Review update: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid wants to be in charge
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid offers impressive efficiency and all-electric driving, but in four-seasons use it effectively chooses when that happens.
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Next Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybrid
Honda plans to make the next-generation version of its HR-V small crossover hybrid-only—although U.S. plans might be different.
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Mazda MX-30 EV is US-bound with rotary range extender, company confirms
The MX-30 will arrive in the U.S. as a rotary-supplemented plug-in series hybrid as well as a fully electric model.
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2020 hindsight: What did Leaf, Volt, and other best green cars of 2010 teach us?
Ten years later, plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt are still struggling to achieve that model's functionality and popularity, but the Nissan Leaf was the start of something big.
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With 42 miles of electric range and a rated 38 mpg as a hybrid, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime gives a market bestseller leading-edge versatility.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid SUV: Most powerful Wrangler yet, and trail-rated at $49,490
Jeep has designed its Wrangler plug-in hybrid to have the same off-road credentials as the rest of the lineup—with all-electric operation of up to 25 miles.
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Review update: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets 50 MPG, in a look loud enough for social distancing
The 50-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid manages to pack more smoothness and subtlety into the Ioniq Hybrid's system—but with styling that's anything but subtle.
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Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid gets same EPA ratings as current Revero GT
Karma hasn't revealed the GS-6 yet, but it will have a maximum 61-mile electric range with an efficiency rating of 70 MPGe combined, and a gas-mileage rating of 26 mpg combined in hybrid mode, according to the EPA.
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Lexus details dual-motor drive tech for future hybrids and electric cars
A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system called DIRECT4 aims for sportier driving dynamics and could propel both hybrids and EVs later this decade.
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First drive review: 2021 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid is for “Zoom town” weekend warriors
The 2021 Audi Q5 e 55, or Q5 55 TFSI e, offers 19 miles of plug-in range and 27 mpg in hybrid mode, and it strikes the right balance for outdoorsy tech professionals.
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The emissions ratings given to plug-in hybrids don't correlate to the emissions from PHEVs' real-world use, a UK organization maintains.
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Nissan Note goes all-hybrid in Japan with revised e-Power system still due for the US
Nissan is making the Note—previously sold in the U.S. as the Versa Note—all-hybrid for its home Japan market.
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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: 17-mile, 35-mpg plug-in gets ride-and-handling retune
Subaru has introduced a set of ride, handling, and trim improvements to the Crosstrek Hybrid, but its plug-in hybrid powertrain continues unchanged.
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Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid will be more affordable, slotting below revamped Revero GT flagship
The vehicle that started out at the Fisker Karma has been given yet another revamp—and this time, it appears, a deep price cut.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a 54-mpg tech and value standout
At up to 54 mpg, the Elantra Hybrid offers a perkier, more conventional driving experience than the eco-focused Ioniq hybrid—and a strong value vs. rivals.
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Hyundai will have at least 10 electrified cars in its US lineup by 2022
A wide range of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, as well as at least 3 fully electric vehicles, will round out the lineup within two years.
Bengt Halvorson