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Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

The Driven EV News

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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“It is concerning:” Volkswagen may quit car lobby after Tesla and Polestar pull plug

The Driven EV News

VW says it is reviewing car lobby membership after EV specialists Tesla and Polestar quit over its stance against vehicle emission standards. The post “It is concerning:” Volkswagen may quit car lobby after Tesla and Polestar pull plug appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD says plug-in electrics will exceed 50 pct of new car sales in China in next 3 months

The Driven EV News

The head of Chinese electric car giant BYD says sales of plug-in vehicles will reach 50 per cent of the new car market in China in the next 90 days. The post BYD says plug-in electrics will exceed 50 pct of new car sales in China in next 3 months appeared first on The Driven.

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GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And yes, GM is planning to bring plug-in hybrids back. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. Rolls-Royce is recalling its first EV. Ford is offering some sweet Mustang Mach-E deals to fleets.

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Toyota U.S. Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In Q1 2024

InsideEVs

All-electric and plug-in hybrid car sales increased at a high rate.

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Genesis GV60 review, plug-in hybrid pass, China WTO complaint: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. China complains to the WTO. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV.

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These Electric Cars Offer Plug & Charge In 2024

InsideEVs

Only these EVs can simply pull up to a public fast charger, plug in and begin charging. It can be a bit more complicated for other EVs.

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