Plug-In Hybrids
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According to VW's top U.S. executive, the possible pickup could have a hybrid of plug-in hybrid powertrain, but that it would definitely be one or the other.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid beats Toyota Highlander to PHEV punch
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 ushers in the electrified era for the automaker with three rows and a plug.
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Test drive review: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe wears plug-in hybrid off-road crown
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe retains all its capability in a more efficient package, but we wish it had more juice.
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV is a plug-in puzzle Americans might not get
Mazda is bringing its rotary internal-combustion heritage into an EV as a range-extender, but range-extender efficiency and actual range remain missing puzzle pieces.
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Stellantis CEO: Ram range-extended electric pickup to outrun regulations
Keeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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Ram confirms range-extended EV, considers fuel-cell HD trucks
Forget about a plug-in hybrid; Ram will add class-leading real-world range with a gasoline range extender. And it's considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks for the near future.
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A plug-in hybrid Ram pickup would allow daily plug-in electric driving plus long-range towing on the weekends.
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Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibility
Some used plug-in hybrids are now eligible for the $4,000 used EV tax credit, although as Carmax recently pointed out, prices have been on the rise well ahead of this perk.
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Study: PHEVs aren't plugged in as often as regulators assume
Early plug-in hybrid adopters likely have more access to charging, while mainstream adopters can't be assumed to plug in as often, the study concluded.
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Toyota rolls out C-HR plug-in hybrid, plans six bZ EVs for Europe
In Europe, Toyota's stronger EV push will be accompanied by a new plug-in hybrid C-HR, to be offered alongside a hybrid version already available in some markets.
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2023 Toyota Prius: Prime PHEV aims for 50% more electric miles
Softer, smoother styling returns to the Prius lineup, which gets a sportier positioning and in hybrid form might earn 57 mpg.
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Toyota Crown Prime PHEV: Might range, performance top RAV4 Prime?
A version of the Crown could fit into Toyota's future expansion of plug-in hybrids, according to a recent report.
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The entire affordable lineup gets an efficiency and range boost—now up to 53 mpg, 33 plug-in electric miles, or an estimated 253 miles for the EV.
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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV fix nixes fire risk
Over fire concerns, Stellantis has advised since February against charging the PHEV vans or parking them inside—but with dealer-applied recall fix, it's allowing it once again.
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Jeep adds plug-in hybrid value with Wrangler Willys 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe special edition
Both 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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Ford Mach-E EV, Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid among first to get automated lane-change feature
An updated version of Ford's Bluecruise—and by extension, Lincoln's Activeglide—allows drivers to initiate lane changes with the turn-signal stalk.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid falls short of prime mover
The 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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EV tax credit consequence: Plug-in vehicle lease prices are soaring
A vast swath of EV and PHEV models are no longer eligible for the federal EV tax credit, so captive finance companies are passing the cost along.
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Some preliminary guidance issued by the DOE and IRS gives some early assurance of which EV and PHEV models are tax-credit-eligible for the remainder of 2022.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid priced just under $40,000, goes 34 electric miles
The 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 cues
The 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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Inflation Reduction Act drastically cuts EV, plug-in hybrid models eligible for federal tax credit
The tax credit is almost certainly gone for the rest of 2022 and will be back at the beginning of 2023 for a smaller group of vehicles. Here's an idea of what that list will include.
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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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EV tax credit extension with $7,500 point-of-sale rebate, $4,000 for used EVs could pass Senate soon
The legislation also introduces price caps of $55,000 for new cars and $80,000 for pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as income caps for buyers.
Stephen Edelstein