Hybrids
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The warranty coverage on Toyota hybrids has evolved to boost confidence in the lifetime of the batteries and the longevity of the technology.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid confirmed for LA auto show debut
Range and mpg haven't yet been mentioned for a plug-in version of the Toyota RAV4 that will arrive in 2020 for the 2021 model year.
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Volvo and Geely merging development for engines, still needed in hybrids
By 2020 half of Volvo vehicles are due to be fully electric; for the other half—hybrids—it will need to keep developing engines.
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First drive review: 2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid casts market superstar as supporting character
Audi is cramming its lineup with as many plug-ins as possible, and the Q5’s popularity might make this PHEV a brand MVPs for selling electric motoring.
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2020 Honda Fit Hybrid with two-motor system likely for Japan and Europe, not the US
The new 4th-generation version of the Honda Fit due to be revealed at the Tokyo show will offer Honda's two-motor hybrid system.
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Mitsubishi Mi-Tech PHEV concept teases 4-motor layout, downsized powertrain
Plug-in hybrids will remain important at Mitsubishi, a new concept from the automaker for the Tokyo Motor Show suggests.
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In what amounts to a "Prius tax," Washington is charging owners for infrastructure they may never need—and for choosing a more efficient car.
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Maserati outlines upcoming EVs and hybrids, underscores Italian production
FCA luxury brand Maserati has emphasized its Italian sourcing for upcoming cars, as the brand pushes into hybrid and fully electric models.
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Report: Toyota using Tesla-style Panasonic cells in Chinese PHEVs
The cylindrical battery format Tesla has used in its vehicles is being used in some Toyota vehicles, despite a strategic push away from them.
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Review: The 2020 Ford Escape SE Sport Hybrid makes perfect sense—for now
With the new 2020 Escape, Ford brings back its popular hybrid version—but should you wait for the plug-in yet to come?
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Confirmed: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid arriving for US in early 2020, will top 40 MPG
Honda's two-motor hybrid system used in the Accord and Insight will bring a mileage boost to the brand's best-selling model in America.
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Sun sets on Chevy Malibu Hybrid sedan for 2020, model discontinued
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which shared some components with the former Chevrolet Volt, has also been dropped from the lineup for 2020.
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With more active-safety features and potential to tap into the Apple and Amazon ecosystems, the 2020 Prius keeps on with the mainstream
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2020 Volvo XC40 PHEV arrives in the UK, still no concrete US plans
Ahead of an electric version of the Volvo XC40 due next year, a plug-in hybrid XC40 will arrive with more than 20 miles of range but no AWD.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e plug-in hybrid: More electric range, and quicker
With a bigger battery and revamped hybrid system, the GLC plug-in hybrid will accelerate quicker and go farther without the engine starting.
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Lamborghini uses supercapacitors in its most powerful car ever
Lamborghini has gone hybrid with its new supercar—by adding supercapacitor technology to the mix.
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2020 Ford Escape Hybrid preview: Gas-electric now, plug-ins later
With its new pair of Escape Hybrids, Ford re-enters a gas-electric landscape—and puts down a marker on future battery-electric vehicles, too.
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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid rated at up to 28 mpg combined
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid can tow up to 5,000 pounds, and it's been given an EPA rating of up to 28 mpg combined.
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Toyota might soon be adding a plug-in version of the RAV4 crossover to its lineup; it would join the Prius Prime as its second current PHEV.
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Toyota will use "full line-up of electrified vehicles" at 2020 Olympics
Toyota is planning to show off its use of electrified technology in the 2020 Olympics—although that includes few if any EVs.
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Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for August 2019
The Honda Clarity Electric, Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, and Ford Fusion Hybrid are among the top deals of the month.
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2020 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid gets more electric range, XtraBoost performance
The redesigned BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid has a bigger battery, stronger acceleration, and a new Predictive mode that decides when to go all-electric.
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Some 2019-2020 Toyota and Lexus hybrids recalled for brake booster issue
Toyota has announced a recall over defective brake boosters on some vehicles from the 2019 and 2020 model years
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The fastest Porsche SUV ever is a plug-in hybrid
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the brand's quickest and fastest SUV ever—and a plug-in hybrid permitting all-electric driving for shorter distances.
Bengt Halvorson