The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. General Motors has several new electric models on the way soon, but it has so far overlooked hybrids in those efforts.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 7, 2023

If plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their vehicles often, they're effectively driving gasoline cars with added battery weight that doesn't necessarily help reduce emissions. As explained in an International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) blog post, a proposed EPA regulation released April 12 would.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 7, 2023

Lyft is expanding its Green mode, which allows riders to specify an EV or hybrid, to additional cities beginning April 17.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.). Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. GM is explicit that eAssist is not a hybrid system—petroleum is still the only fuel source.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Appealing to customers who’d like a dose of electrons with their new Civic – or, perhaps more likely, appeasing dealers whining about the existence of a Corolla Hybrid, the crew at Honda is rolling out an electrified variant of the popular Civic next year. liter four-cylinder engine made at the Anna Engine Plant.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It’s expected to get a new hybrid system and a 3.6-liter The hybrid will feature an F1-inspired powertrain setup that recharges on the move and does not require plugging in. Power is expected to climb slightly, and some models will get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which will boost power and offer short coasting capabilities.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 18, 2024

While we’re sure they’ve still a few things up their sleeve (after all, the phrase “We can’t comment on future product” is a PR mainstay), the news does give us a good idea as to what’s in store – plus a shot of the 2025 Civic Hybrid. Also, the hybrid powertrain is promised in both sedan and hatchback body styles, so that’ll help.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 1, 2024

Mitsubishi will gain Nissan’s EV expertise to launch a new electric model, while Nissan will lean on its partner for help with a new hybrid vehicle. Nissan doesn’t offer a hybrid here, and Mitsubishi doesn’t have EVs, so it’s a match made in heaven – at least on paper. Neither company is in a particularly strong position in the U.S.,

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Niro Hybrid from 2017 through 2022 and PHEV models from 2018 through 2022 are involved. The SUV is fully electrified, with hybrid, PHEV, and EV configurations.&

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Green Car Reports

JULY 3, 2014

BMW has revealed full pricing and options details for its plug-in hybrid sports car, the i8. Revealed by BMW Blog, the i8''s base price comes in at $135,700, before BMW''s $950 destination.'

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Porsche recently confirmed that it is working on a hybrid option for the 911, which will arrive mid-decade with the next-generation 992 cars. Porsche company executives told Motortrend that the hybrid 911 is just a year or two away. That could indicate that they would arrive after the initial 992.2

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 29, 2023

That’s why CEO Jim Farley announced that his company would come up with a range of new hybrid models over the next few years as it continues its march toward electrification. The company isn’t giving up on electric vehicles, but Farley said customer demand for its hybrid vehicle is surprising, especially the F-150 PowerBoost.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2023

The RX is one of Lexus’ best-selling models but has never been offered in a plug-in hybrid configuration. liter four-cylinder engine and hybrid system shared with the NX hybrid. That’s changing for 2024 with the Lexus RX 450h+, which brings an estimated 83 MPGe and a $70,080 price tag. hours using 240-volt power.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2022

On Thursday, the Italian automaker told investors that all-electric and hybrid models […]. The post Ferrari Says Majority of Sales Will Be EVs, Hybrids by 2030 appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 20, 2021

Hyundai’s 2021 Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid received the Best Hybrid Car and Plug-In Hybrid awards from U.S. Our question is, are they the best hybrids or not? In this year’s Best Hybrid and Electric Cars awards, U.S. The post QOTD: Does Hyundai’s 2021 Ioniq Hybrid Deserve Awards?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 13, 2023

More changes are in store for 2024, as Honda plans to release a new hybrid Sport-L trim that slots in between the EX-L and Sport Touring trims.& Similar to other automakers, Honda’s guilty of endowing somewhat mundane vehicles with aggressive styling, as the CR-V Hybrid is tuned far more for comfort than performance.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As noted in an Autoblog report, Hippo Leasing analyzed search data for over 340 electric, hybrid, and gas-powered cars across various brands. As noted by Hippo Leasing UK in a blog post , the Nissan Qashqai is very popular in the UK, so its place in the country’s online search rankings is unsurprising.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2023

There has never been a performance hybrid model in AMG’s catalog until now, however, but that’s changing with the 2024 AMG GLC 43 and the 2025 GLC 63 S E Performance. The 43 gets a mild-hybrid system with a hand-built turbocharged 2.0-liter Mercedes-AMG’s SUV offerings have ranged from odd to mind-blowingly powerful and quick.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It looks like the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator are dumping their hybrid trims for the 2024 model year. The Explorer SUV was previously offered with a hybridized 3.3-liter liter V6, whereas the Aviator Grand Touring came with a hybridized twin-turbo 3.0-liter These powertrains won’t be available on the retail market anymore.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2021

According to new figures from the EV Sales Blog , the mass-market sedan continued its strong performance in May, indicating an additional 2,111 Model 3s were registered last month. Credit: EV Sales Blog. For now, the growth in plugin vehicles in France is mainly attributed to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Toyota recently revealed a new version of the iconic Camry sedan for 2025, which will let go of the car’s powerful V6 option in favor of hybrid power, more tech, and top-notch safety equipment. We’re not even out of 2023 yet, but we’re already talking about 2025 model-year vehicles. The car goes on sale in spring 2024.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

in a field study of household experiences and the technical impacts of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in a smart grid environment. For longer distances, the PHV reverts to its hybrid mode and operates like a regular Prius. A community blog on the field study will be hosted at cupluginhybrid.org. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2012

We reported three weeks ago that Ford's new 2013 hybrids were not achieving their 47-mpg EPA gas mileage rating in real-world usage. Now Consumer Reports has confirmed that finding, based on its own testing, in videos and a blog post published yesterday. it's always nice when the big boys say, "You're right."

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2022

In one of its blog posts this month, automotive business intelligence firm JATO Dynamics pointed out that Europe is seeing a surge of electric and electrified vehicle sales. But while electrified vehicles include plug-in-hybrids, the popularity of pure electric cars is rising. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid crossover retains the same basic design and features as its 2020 predecessor. Few changes have been implemented, as 2020 was the year when the CR-V received its 4th Generation makeover and the hybrid version debuted. The 2021 hybrid uses a 2.0L The hybrid’s total range is 440 miles.

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2021

Increased demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles skyrocketed in Germany in March. EV has been the German company’s “city car,” according to the EV Sales Blog , a site that tracks electric vehicle sales figures globally. Credit: EV Sales Blog. EV in March, thanks to a record month in registrations.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

Though the levels of “new” and “exciting” are debatable in the 2024 Nautilus, the model year marks the SUV’s entry to its third generation, bringing new styling and an available hybrid powertrain.& The available hybrid pairs a 100-kW electric motor with a turbo-four for a combined 310 horsepower. & A turbocharged 2.0-liter,

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

liter turbo hybrid with four cylinders. The motor also looked to be removed from the E63 so the next generation could be fitted with a rumored hybrid inline-six engine. liter V8 yielded 469 or 503 horsepower inside older C63 models, the new hybrid powertrain offers 671 peak hp in a package designed to offer superior efficiency.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

However, the company seems like it’s going to shift its focus toward plug-in hybrids — which may allow it to appease regulators while simultaneously satisfying its consumer base. For now, the company plans to focus on hybridizing its V8 powerplants because its customers tend to prefer them over V6s.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of the four core brands remaining after the restructuring: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. I’m pleased to let you know the plug-in hybrid technology will be applied to one of GM’s four core brands.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 27, 2007

InsideGreentech reports that Toronto Star reporter Tyler Hamilton posted on his personal blog that battery maker A123 Systems has acquired Canadian plug-in converter Hymotion. Tags: a123 hymotion plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 21, 2009

Just two weeks ago, we reported that GM's first plug-in hybrid vehicle--originally meant to be a Saturn Vue before GM decided to sell Saturn to Pennske--would become a Buick crossover. As GM said Wednesday on its Fastlane blog, "not all the feedback was positive.". My, how quickly things change in the new Internet world.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2024

The 2025 4Runner represents a significant step forward for the legendary off-roader, and despite what you might think about turbos and hybrid powertrains, it looks absolutely legit. The available i-Force Max hybrid adds an electric motor integrated with the transmission that boosts output to 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The recall includes: ·& & & & & 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid ·& & & & & 2020-2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid ·& & & & & 2020-2021 Corolla ·& & & & & 2020-2021 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid ·& & & & & 2020-2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid ·& (..)

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 7, 2024

The automaker said its investments in South America, specifically Brazil, show its confidence in the continent and a desire to reduce emissions with bio-hybrid technologies. Stellantis will eventually offer three variations on the theme, including a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and a full EV. percent market share. seconds.

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Teslarati

JUNE 2, 2021

Through April, the Peugeot e-208 was the most popular EV in France, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle registrations. Hybrids are still highly popular in France. The Renault Zoe and Model 3 have been followed by Peugeot’s e-208, with 7,233 registrations since January 1st, 2021.

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