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EV tax credit union boost, Hyundai Tucson PHEV pricing, BMW EV range: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid beats the RAV4 Prime on affordability. BMW is sitting out the race for more mass-market EV range. And controversy swirls over a boost being given to unions as part of the EV tax credit. We help break down why. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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EVs At 90.9% In Norway – Final 10% Needs Affordable Models

CleanTechnica EVs

June saw plugin EVs at 90.9% share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.9% a year ago. Full electrics increased their share to 82.2%, with plugin hybrid share diminishing to 8.7%. Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% Tesla’s Model Y was yet again Norway’s bestselling vehicle, almost 3x the volume of the […]

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Swedish-built 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 fulfills its task as a luxury cruiser for those who can afford it. Road Test: BMW X3 on the Middle Path. News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants. Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

Push EVs

Plugless hybrids (HEVs) did better than PHEVs, growing their share from a year ago (6.1% Finally, another relative newcomer, the BMW iX1, has seen great progress, from its very first deliveries in December, climbing to 16th rank in Q1. March’s combined plugin result of 91.1% comprised 86.8% full electrics (BEVs), and 4.3% from 2.7%).

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April 2023 – Great month for the Volkswagen ID family in Germany

Push EVs

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). We see that — against a context of almost equal weighting a year ago — BEVs have since increased their share, and PHEVs have halved theirs. BEVs saw a modest trimming of support, but PHEVs had their ecobonus support cut entirely, amounting to a roughly 4,000€ effective increase in purchase cost for consumers.

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April 2023 – BEVs dominated car sales in Sweden

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). Thus, BEVs have grown share at a healthy clip, whilst PHEVs saw a slight trimming. PHEVs lost just over 6% volume, thus shedding market share overall. It is good to see a relatively affordable touring (or “estate”) BEV in 9th, the MG5. April’s combined plugin result of 55.7% comprised 33.7%

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