Hybrids
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Due partly to an issue that has delayed some plug-in hybrid models, Ford will pay Volvo for some of its credits in order to meet EU carbon dioxide rules.
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2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid models get more plug-in rangeWith the plug-in hybrids' battery pack at 17.9 kwh, versus 14.1 kwh before, the 2021 Cayenne E-Hybrid models could get a range boost of 30% or more.
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Will FCA’s electrified Ram pickup be a plug-in hybrid or fully electric?FCA is working on an electrified Ram truck. Would a plug-in hybrid be better than fully electric for the greening of the truck fleet?
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2021 Toyota Sienna first drive: 36 mpg and design flair make the minivan relevant againToyota hybrid gas mileage and an interior redesign help remake the minivan without corrupting it—although a Sienna Prime sure would be nice.
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Why do owners of Toyota hybrids keep their vehicles so long?A recent analysis of data suggests that original owners of Toyota (and Lexus) hybrids are keeping them longer.
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2021 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids get more electric range, quicker accelerationPorsche is taking its Panamera E-Hybrid models closer to the Taycan for 2021 with a larger battery and other upgrades.
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Concerns over battery fires have led BMW to ask owners to stop charging their plug-in hybrids.
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Ford delays Escape Plug-In Hybrid deliveries to 2021An issue relating to charging fires has prompted the delayed rollout of the Ford brand's only plug-in hybrid model.
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid US specs confirmed, plug-in hybrid due late 2021Although fuel economy numbers are still missing, Hyundai has confirmed U.S. details for the all-wheel-drive Santa Fe Hybrid.
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: 48-mpg sedan goes quicker, gets tech upgradesHonda has upgraded the specs for the Accord Hybrid—and it means quicker acceleration without an mpg penalty.
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2021 Toyota RAV4: 40-mpg Hybrid becomes the norm, as lineup expandsThe RAV4 Hybrid lineup is growing with the addition of another version with AWD and a 40-mpg rating.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid will electrify off-roading in a way nothing else has yetJeep says that much development work went into the system layout and control strategies for the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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The automaker said that it needs to funnel more resources energy tech, as it moves toward more EVs and an effort to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
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Lynk & Co. launches in Europe with hybrids and PHEVs: Not just a car, a clubStarting in Amsterdam, Lynk & Co. will aim to sell Europeans on the idea of driving without too much focus on the car itself.
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Plug-in hybrids and EVs cost less to maintain and repair, finds Consumer ReportsLooking only at maintenance and repairs, plug-in hybrids cost less in some cases than electric cars to operate over time.
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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV: 37 mpg tops Highlander Hybrid, 30-mile plug-in tooWith 37-mpg hybrid and 30-mile PHEV versions on the way, the redesigned Kia Sorento is one of the most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson: Hybrid, plug-in hybrid versions heat up rivalry vs. RAV4, CR-VThe 2022 Hyundai Tucson has a more daring design and tech surprises, but the most important news might be the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions coming soon.
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Audi RS performance models are going plug-in hybrid, perhaps with 50 miles electric rangeAudi says the future of its plug-in hybrids includes sporty variants and longer lasting electric ranges from current battery capacities.
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BMW and Mini plug-in hybrids have been halted by a battery issue that could result in a short-circuit and cause a fire.
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For Wrangler 4xe, Jeep plans to build solar-powered chargers on off-road trailsJeep is aiming to install chargers near off-road trails in California and Utah, so that Wrangler 4xe owners can experience the rugged outdoors without their engines running.
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Volvo starts masking its exhaust tips, on the way to more EVsVolvo heads into a cleaner future by hiding the last vestiges of gas-powered engines.
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EVs and hybrids get an extension to meet US noise-making requirementsElectric vehicles in the U.S. must meet pedestrian noise requirements by March 1, 2021, at the earliest.
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Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid detailed for Europe, arriving in early 2021The Sorento SUV, with a reasonably large 13.8-kwh battery pack, might expand plug-in hybrid capability appeal for Kia.
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2021 Lexus ES 300h: Lithium-ion battery adds trunk space to 44-mpg hybrid sedanSwitching from nickel-metal hydride to lithium-ion helps add trunk space and improve handling, Lexus says.
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