Hybrids
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That base price for this second-generation model represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX, but at up to 53 mpg combined fuel economy is better than that of the outgoing model.
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Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV showcases the brand’s bestThe redesigned Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV upgrades with more power, more range, a third row of seats, and luxury-like finishes.
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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets $2,500 price hike versus 2022 modelWith the base Sorento Hybrid S dropped from the lineup, there's more of a pricing step up from the new Sportage Hybrid to the larger Sorento Hybrid.
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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 40-mpg crossover priced to make hybrid mainstreamThe hybrid CR-V has been positioned as the premium powertrain in the CR-V lineup; it now earns 40 mpg, but that's with front-wheel drive.
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Jeep adds plug-in hybrid value with Wrangler Willys 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe special editionBoth models help bulk up a lineup of plug-in hybrids that are an important complement to the brand’s shift to EVs.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid falls short of prime moverThe RX 450h+ will cost more and weigh more than hybrid versions of the popular Lexus crossover—without remarkable performance or electric range.
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The Ford Mustang Hybrid was originally announced in 2017 and was slated to debut in 2020 on the current-generation Mustang platform.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid priced just under $40,000, goes 34 electric milesThe Sportage PHEV will be available in all 50 states but is unlikely to be eligible for the reconstituted EV tax credit.
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Preview: Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid stings with 30-mile electric range, muscle-car cuesThe R/T's 15.5-kwh battery pack allows it to go more than 30 miles of EPA electric driving range, according to Dodge, with efficiency still an unknown.
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Analysis: Hybrid and EV models lead continued used-car price surgeThe average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased far more year-over-year than that of other powertrain types.
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Plug-in hybrid sales stumble in Europe: Do they have a better chance in the US?Recent sales data shows plug-in hybrids trending downward as EVs trend upward—although that's not a trend that extends to the U.S.
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Ford Maverick hybrid, Escape hybrid, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV recalled for fire concernA recall of Ford hybrids makes accommodations to avoid a fire in the event of an engine block failure or an oil-pan breach.
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The Crown offers a slightly higher ride height, two hybrid systems, and some SUV cues to veer away from the full-size Avalon it replaces.
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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid goes sporty, angles for half of salesHonda has rearranged its two-mode hybrid system and boosted the motor torque. Will it gain mpg?
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Backseat fires prompt recall replay for Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-In HybridOwners of Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV models that have already been fixed for a previous recall will need to plan for some more time at the dealership.
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Study: Demand for hybrids and EVs is soaring in rural AmericaLooking at used-vehicle market share, demand for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric models is growing faster in areas outside coastal urban and suburban population centers.
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Toyota EVs and plug-in hybrids: Full $7,500 EV tax credit will phase out October 1The Toyota BZ4X EV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, and Lexus NX 450h+ are among those eligible for the full credit amount today.
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Redwood Materials will help Toyota reuse and recycle hybrid batteriesJ.B. Straubel's Redwood will help reuse and recycle batteries from hybrid cars, helping Toyota to further reduce its environmental footprint.
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Honda is the fuel economy leader, and yet the latest American HR-V is near the back of the pack in mpg. This home run in so many ways would be much better off as a hybrid.
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EV and hybrid drivers are less stressed, survey findsNearly two out of five respondents to an automaker survey reported that their EV or hybrid made them feel less stress than the gas or diesel model before it.
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High-mpg Hyundai Ioniq plug-in and hybrid versions are going away, as Ioniq goes all-EVThe Ioniq 5, 6, and 7 will carry on the name of the hybrid efficiency leader, while the Kona Electric is likely to remain the EV price leader from Hyundai.
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Review: 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid plays to gas prices, not the future of luxuryThis plug-in hybrid Lincoln outperformed its EPA numbers of 33 mpg and 28 electric miles, but the experience isn’t so electric.
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Toyota's Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybridsThe system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid revealed: 37-mpg crossover will be American-madeThe Corolla Cross Hybrid will bring quicker acceleration and better gas mileage to this affordable model's lineup. Toyota has bolstered tech features for 2023, too.
Bengt Halvorson