Plug-In Hybrids
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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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Review: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid, PHEV, and EV up their efficiency credentialsThe 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 riskOver 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 editionBoth 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 featureAn 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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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 soaringA 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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IRS: You can still buy an EV or PHEV in 2022 and claim tax credit—only if it’s American-madeSome 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 milesThe 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 cuesThe 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 creditThe 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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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 soonThe 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.
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Backseat fires prompt recall replay for Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-In HybridOwners 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 AmericaLooking 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-EVThe 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 luxuryThis 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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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 hybridsThe 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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Review: 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid lacks Lightning allureThe 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 EVVolvo 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 capabilityThe 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 hybridThe family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
Bengt Halvorson