Plug-In Hybrids
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Owners of Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV models that have already been fixed for a previous recall will need to plan for some more time at the dealership.
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Study: Demand for hybrids and EVs is soaring in rural America
Looking at used-vehicle market share, demand for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric models is growing faster in areas outside coastal urban and suburban population centers.
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High-mpg Hyundai Ioniq plug-in and hybrid versions are going away, as Ioniq goes all-EV
The Ioniq 5, 6, and 7 will carry on the name of the hybrid efficiency leader, while the Kona Electric is likely to remain the EV price leader from Hyundai.
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Review: 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid plays to gas prices, not the future of luxury
This plug-in hybrid Lincoln outperformed its EPA numbers of 33 mpg and 28 electric miles, but the experience isn’t so electric.
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More than three out of four Volvos sold in California have a charge port
Volvo EVs and plug-in hybrids, combined, also add up to more than a third of the brand's sales nationally.
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Toyota's Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybrids
The system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.
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The plug-in hybrid crossover might not add up for four-season commuters—but it also lacks the design- and tech-savvy of Ford's other recent plug-in models.
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Entire US Volvo lineup for 2023 is mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EV
Volvo sees it as a step toward offering only pure electric vehicles by 2030 and being carbon-neutral by 2040.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugs into the luxury side of the brand with a lot of capability
The Grand Cherokee 4xe has nearly the same specs as the Wrangler 4xe—although it’s not perfect for towing or off-roading.
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Kia reveals redesigned 2023 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid
The family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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Plug-in hybrid sales surprise: Jeep Wrangler 4xe outsells RAV4 Prime
The plug-in hybrid Jeep is outselling the Toyota RAV4 Prime by a significant margin—surprising given Toyota's reputation to go big on hybrids.
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With bigger battery, Volvo plug-in hybrids may soon go up to 41 electric miles
In T8 plug-in hybrid form, Volvo's new PHEVs also get a more powerful rear motor—making them the most powerful road cars it's ever built.
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Rather than a long-range electric vehicle, Mazda plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid SUV, with the production model due to bow March 8.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid goes 26 miles on a charge, gets 23 mpg on gasoline
Jeep hasn't shied away from making its plug-in hybrids off-road savvy. The Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV even gets a skid plate for its battery pack.
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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Avoid charging due to fire risk, warns automaker
Owners of the plug-in hybrid minivan are being warned not to plug in and not to park inside a garage.
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid: 30 electric miles, and an Alfa driving experience
The Tonale PHEV employs an electric motor at the rear wheels, yielding 272 combined hp and about 30 miles of electric range.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid: 32-mile electric range chases RAV4 Prime, Escape PHEV
Competition for the Sportage PHEV includes the RAV4 Prime, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid—all of which will likely go more miles all-electric.
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California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVs
New rules will change EV buyers' eligibility for Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebates starting February 24—so higher-income shoppers may want to act now.
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The Range Rover PHEV will also be one of the few vehicles in this format to offer DC fast-charging.
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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segment
The X3 is in a size class that's erupting with plug-in options, but it's not offering any for the 2022 model year.
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2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned model
Although US plans haven't yet been confirmed, the sustainability-focused Kia small crossover returns with three powertrains plus a fresh design theme.
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EVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer Reports
Electric cars rank well below average in reliability, but don't point to their propulsion systems for those troubling tendencies.
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DOE: Smaller SUVs are better for the environment, EVs and PHEVs better yet
Given typical driving patterns, there isn't a single gasoline vehicle you can buy today that, on a national basis, promises to be cleaner than an all-electric one.
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed: With bigger battery, will it top 42-mile RAV4 Prime?
The upcoming Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will have a larger battery than most other plug-in hybrids—including the RAV4 Prime. Will that mean more range?
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