Hybrids
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Carmakers regularly tweak their powertrains to boost fuel efficiency or improve performance and drivability. Changes to EPA test cycles for 2017 mean that the agency's fuel-economy ratings for many new cars have fallen slightly. Knowing that, and having learned more about how its various hybrid models were used in the real world, Ford set out to modify its Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid models for 2017. DON'T MISS: 2017 Ford Fusion Energi electric range rises to 22 miles The results have been released in stages, with the company first discussing the improved drivability last...
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Labor Day deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient carsCheck out these Labor Day deals on green cars.
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Toyota now sells almost 1.5 million hybrids a yearToyota is on track to sell 1.4 million hybrids this year, new analysis says.
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Porsche 911 won't get electric, hybrid versions any time soonPorsche won't build an electric 911 anytime soon, the sports car's product boss says.
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Ford Model E hybrid, electric range to include crossover as well?The Ford Model E may spawn a crossover variant.
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2017 BMW 740e large plug-in hybrid luxury sedan with 14-mile range announced for U.S.The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive i Performance goes on sale this month.
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The 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron will get the same updates as the rest of the 2017 A3 lineup.
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Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Fuel-Efficient Cars For August 2016These are the best deals on green cars for August 2016.
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Four of 10 Ford Fusion mid-size sedans sold in LA are hybridsThrough May, the Fusion Hybrid and Energi models account for 42 percent of Los Angeles-area Fusion sales.
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Chevy Corvette plug-in hybrid performance monster coming, Lutz speculatesThe next-generation Corvette could get a plug-in hybrid powertrain, says Bob Lutz.
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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid preview (updated)The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid mid-size sedan was unveiled in April 2016—ending a one-year hiatus for a model that now offers the highest EPA gas-mileage ratings in the Honda lineup. The new model uses an updated version of the two-motor hybrid powertrain fitted to earlier hybrid Accords, which...
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid delayed again, now three years lateThe Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will now launch in Summer 2017.
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A lawsuit filed in Michigan claims Toyota did not properly represent the Prius Plug-In Hybrid's limitations.
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2017 Kia Niro previewThe 2017 Kia Niro hybrid crossover goes on sale later this year.
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Is Toyota Prius hybrid simply passe now that plug-in cars are here?The Toyota Prius faces increased competition from plug-in electric cars.
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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid first driveThe Honda Accord Hybrid was an impressive car when it launched as a 2014 model, but supply constraints frustrated buyers, and the hybrid mid-size sedan actually skipped the 2016 model year. For 2017, it's back in the lineup, with a slightly improved hybrid system and a host of updates made to the...
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2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid slips quietly into lineup, minimal volume expectedWhat if a car is launched, ever so quietly, and no one notices at first? Does it exist? Such existential questions are posed by the recent discovery that Nissan is now selling a hybrid version of its Murano crossover utility vehicle, as of the current 2016 model year. DON'T MISS: Nissan Pathfinder...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for July 2016These are the best deals on green cars for July 2016.
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Certain Toyota and Lexus hybrids are being recalled for airbag issues that are not Takata-related.
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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid pulled from VW's U.S. lineup in 2017Volkswagen released details on its 2017 lineup for the U.S. yesterday, including the launch of its crossover-like Golf Alltrack wagon, some new Beetle versions, and greater availability of electronic safety systems across more models. But one entry in the VW lineup was missing. Volkswagen's William...
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Replacing my old Toyota Prius hybrid: what are my options?The opening photo tells the story: when Jen Smith needed to replace her faithful 2006 Toyota Prius, she ended up buying the new fourth-generation Prius that debuted this year. But before making this decision, she reached out to Green Car Reports to ask about her options. This article has been...
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Nissan Leaf electric vs Toyota Prius hybrid: which is lower on cost, emissions?Sometimes, when tucking in for the evening, you can't help but wonder: did I really make the right choice? Could I have done better? Even now, could I still do better? This is the question I ask myself, each evening, when I park my 2015 Nissan Leaf in the garage next to my wife’s 2006 Toyota...
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Most powerful Volvo ever is a plug-in hybrid SUV. Really.The Volvo XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" plug-in hybrid gets some upgrades from Volvo in-house tuner Polestar.
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Toyota hybrid battery replacement cost guide (2016 update)"Sure, but what do the batteries cost to replace?" is a question frequently posed to hybrid and electric vehicle owners. It's true that batteries aren't cheap, and at some point down the line they'll have expended their useful life and require replacement. But what do these packs actually cost, if...
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