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Audi SQ8 E-Tron review, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla Supercharger surcharge: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which automaker cut a hybrid from its consumer lineup to make more police-duty hybrids? In a 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron review, we found this big. Which legendary sports car brand might be making in-wheel motors?

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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid, shorter-range Audi E-tron, Tesla Megapack: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Audi plans a more affordable, shorter-range E-tron in Europe. Tesla is introducing a larger stationary battery pack for businesses. The Kia Optima Hybrid merges back in for 2020 with minor changes. Audi's new version of the electric E-tron. And a California startup company wants to turn CO2 into gasoline.

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Tesla supporters protest after IRA incentives shun popular BEVs, support hybrids

Teslarati

Tesla and electric vehicle supporters are responding negatively to the Inflation Reduction Act’s qualified cars for its EV incentive. However, a number of gas-powered hybrids actually do. As per Tesla’s online configurator , the Model Y Dual Motor AWD currently starts at $65,990. Credit: US Department of Energy.

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Tesla Model 3 is US’ most searched vehicle in the past six months: study

Teslarati

Recent data from car leasing firm Hippo Leasing UK has indicated that the Tesla Model 3 is the most searched car model in the United States. As noted in an Autoblog report, Hippo Leasing analyzed search data for over 340 electric, hybrid, and gas-powered cars across various brands. The Audi Q3 is a family favorite in the UK as well.

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Audi to announce EV production plans in Mexico: report

Teslarati

German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. The move aligns Audi with other prominent car manufacturers that are increasing their presence in Mexico. A hybrid variant was later introduced as well. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

Teslarati

Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Not only has Tesla entered all of their top markets and quickly grown its marketshare, but new brands in emerging markets are also attracting an increasing number of buyers, particularly in China.

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2024 Audi Q5 55 TFSIe plug-in hybrid EV review

EV Central

The Q5 55 TFSIe is the most powerful Audi Q5 ever created and also the most fuel efficient. As with other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the Q5 promises the best of both worlds, delivering all-electric motoring for short distances and the freedom of having a fuel tank for those longer adventures.

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