Hybrids
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Sometimes, it's all about a chart. A recent survey of car buyers suggests that consumer interest in electric cars is rising, and is highest among young adults. They're the car buyers of the future, so that would seem to be good news for the long-term prospects of plug-in cars. DON'T MISS: Electric Car Sales? Doing Better Than The Prius Was, Thank You (Feb 2013) The information came from the second annual survey on electric cars conducted by the Consumer Federation of America. But the one chart contained in the CFA's September press release may have said more about the prospects for electric...
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Nissan e-Power series hybrid builds on electric-car expertiseThis morning, in Japan, Nissan unveiled what its lineup has long been missing: strong hybrid technology. The company's new e-Power hybrid system, demonstrated in a Nissan Note hatchback, contains a gasoline engine and an electric traction motor. But unlike the power-split hybrids used by Toyota and...
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid sets new Land Speed Record
A Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recently set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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China decides maybe hybrids could help its emissions too
China may soon incentivize hybrids alongside plug-in cars.
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Green Car Reports 2017 Best Car To Buy nominee: Toyota Prius Prime
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a far, far better plug-in hybrid than its predecessor. It defaults to electric-only operation, it has 25 miles of EPA-rated electric range, and in electric operation, it is by far the most energy-efficient vehicle you can buy this year in the U.S. And when it reverts...
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Kia to boost hybrid, electric offerings, add fuel cell in 2020
Kia will add a fuel-cell car around 2020, as well as more hybrid and plug-in electric models.
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The 530e iPerformance is BMW's latest plug-in hybrid.
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Plug-in hybrid next-generation Mini Countryman teased before launch
The next-generation Mini Countryman will include a plug-in hybrid powertrain option.
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Did you know Exxon researched hybrid cars (then ignored them)?
Exxon researched hybrid cars in the 1970s, then ignored them.
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2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: brief drive of updated three-row SUV
The 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains the only three-row hybrid crossover utility vehicle sold in the U.S. today. And for the 2017 model year, it's gotten some mild updates. a power increase, and a critical feature for family vehicles: a total of five USB ports. We had a chance to spend half an...
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2016-17 Toyota Prius hybrids recalled for emergency-brake issue
Certain Toyota Prius models are being recalled because of potentially-faulty emergency brakes.
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Lexus hybrids 'always charged,' says slogan (unlike electric cars)
Lexus once again takes aim at electric cars with a new slogan.
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These are the best deals on green cars for October 2016.
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Toyota Prius design, popular in Japan, not a hit in U.S.
The Toyota Prius' design may be a disadvantage in the U.S., analysts say.
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How many Toyota Prius Primes will be sold in its first 12 months? Poll results
Next year should be an interesting one for sales of plug-in electric cars, with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV rolling out to selected dealers in all 50 states, Chevy says. The 2017 BMW i3 gets 50 percent more range, and the Ford Focus Electric and Volkswagen e-Golf are expected to get range upgrades...
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More VW court misery: Jetta Hybrid braking suit won't be arbitrated
A lawsuit related to the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid won't go to arbitration.
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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid discontinued for 2017 model year
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is being discontinued after just three model years.
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Fusion Hybrid needs to burn more gas to keep engine healthy: Ford Canada
Ford Canada told a Fusion Hybrid owner to drive at highway speeds more after sludge appeared in her car's oil cap.
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Porsche sent a 919 Hybrid race car into London traffic to promote its Panamera 4 E-Hybrid luxury sedan.
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Nissan Note hybrid leaked, but not likely for North America
The Nissan Versa Note has never been a particularly big seller in North America. Its sedan counterpart is one of the largest and most capacious vehicles in the subcompact segment, but the Note has always been more of a car for European and Asian markets. There, it does fairly well, in part due to a...
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Ford's electric-vehicle strategy: absorb costs in most profitable trucks
Ford's electrification strategy will rely heavily on trucks and commercial vehicles.
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2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: better prospects than Pathfinder, Murano for small hybrid SUV?
As predicted several years ago by a now-departed member of the Nissan product team, the third of three hybrid SUVs has rolled out. The 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid is the smallest of the three, and the company seems to be somewhat more optimistic about its prospects. Last year's 2016 Murano Hybrid...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for September 2016
Check out the best deals on green cars for September 2016.
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BMW X1 plug-in hybrid SUV for China only, not North America
The BMW X1 xDrive25Le i Performance will be sold in China only.
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