Plug-In Hybrids
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The 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has 38 miles of electric range and only comes with front-wheel drive.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 42-mile plug-in could cost less than RAV4 Hybrid
The RAV4 Prime has a price tag—and considering state incentives and the EV tax credit it could be cheaper than the Hybrid.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid confirmed for Europe, likely for US
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is likely to take some of the automaker's experience from the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid and size it up for an SUV.
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2021 BMW 530e plug-in hybrid: Quicker, but will it go more electric miles?
BMW has added XtraBoost for 40 more horsepower, although the plug-in hybrid is still no cheerleader for plug-in hybrid potential in acceleration, mpg, or miles.
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Where will sales of electric cars, hybrids land after the vehicle-sales free fall?
May sales data will point to a "new norm" about buyer priorities—and that definitely applies to electric cars and plug-in hybrids.
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Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid lease deal is the best now on any PHEV
The lowest lease price on a plug-in hybrid is good for a limited time and mostly limited to California.
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A new generation of plug-in hybrids aim for plug-in city range—and European CO2 limits.
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As dealerships brace for downturn, electric car deals are rare this month
In a month when gas prices have plunged, it's an unexpected twist to see deals for green cars so few and far between.
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2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid: 23 electric miles, but worse mpg than non-hybrid
The latest version of the 3-Series plug-in hybrid delivers many more electric miles but disappoints in gas mileage the rest of the time.
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Mercedes-Benz pushes plug-in hybrid tech, will have 20 PHEVs by end of 2020
Mercedes sees plug-in hybrids as a gateway to electric cars; although as the U.S. waits for the EQC electric SUV, only a few will be offered.
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Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid rated for lower highway mpg than non-hybrid
Bentley's plug-in hybrid SUV has some surprises in its recently released EPA ratings: more electric-only miles than anticipated, but lower gas mileage than the quicker V8 model.
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McLaren plug-in hybrid sports car could have 20-mile electric range, arrives late 2020
The sports car maker McLaren is reportedly developing a plug-in hybrid that will focus a little more on electric range and efficiency.
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The BMW 7-Series plug-in hybrid drops its mpg, boosts its electric range slightly, and becomes a much better-driving luxury sedan.
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2021 BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid gets more electric range, new home-charging options
The BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid has been relaunched, this time with more electric range and less attempts to paint plugging in as undesirable.
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2021 Kia Sorento: Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions potentially on the way
This time around, the big Sorento crossover could be the plug-in hybrid instead of the Optima sedan.
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Plug-in hybrid versions of Mercedes-Benz compact cars and SUVs introduced, but not US-bound
A new generation of PHEV compact vehicles aims for Europe with a longer all-electric range.
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Snow set: The best plug-in hybrids and EVs for winter driving
Here are a half-dozen plug-in vehicles that set you up well for the winter. You supply the winter tires.
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Hyundai drops the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid for 2020
Hyundai has greatly improved the fuel efficiency of the 2020 Sonata Hybrid versus previous years. But the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid will not exist.
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The automaker has faced plenty of questions about why it's not embracing hybrids before its electric vehicles arrive in significant volumes.
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Toyota Prius was a hybrid trendsetter 15 years ago. Now what?
With a growing lineup of high-mpg Toyota hybrids and conflicting messages on the Prius' future, the nameplate faces reinvention or irrelevance.
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Plug-in hybrid versions of Audi Q5 crossover and A8 sedan arrive for the US
With larger 14.1-kwh battery packs and stronger performance, the latest plug-in hybrids aim to support the brand's grand EV plans.
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2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid returns to California, other states by order
The 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is one of the longest-range plug-in hybrids; but it's only offered for dealer stock in California.
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2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring preview: All-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid puts luxury first
The Corsair Grand Touring compact crossover will have Lincoln's first application of e-axle all-wheel drive and its longest electric-only plug-in range.
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Short sights: The plug-in hybrids with the least electric range
Plug-in hybrids can be difficult to understand in many respects. Here are five that simply don't deliver on the all-electric driving.
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