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Will Toyota Prius Prime gain EV route planning smarts?

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But as Green Car Reports found out in follow-ups with Toyota in the U.S., And that should help minimize the amount of gasoline you use. liter inline-4 gasoline engine and electric motor, which combined generate 220 hp. the Prius Prime’s version of this system is a bit different.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

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This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid , we found that the hybrid system blends into the background—just like the rest of the car, which has now appropriately gone all-hybrid.

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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it’s not US-bound

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market, confirmed BMW of North America spokesperson Jay Hanson to Green Car Reports. DC fast charging at 205 kw allows for a 10%-80% charge in 30 minutes, BMW estimates. 2025 BMW i5 Touring As Green Car Reports has noted in its review, the i5 sedan solidly trounces its gasoline sibling.

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Kia Motors America providing 6 Soul EVs to UC Irvine for V2G and smart charging development

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Kia’s green car roadmap calls for a dramatic expansion of electrified vehicles over the next five years, and we are proud of the role the Soul EV will play in helping UCI’s students and faculty develop new and better advanced smart charging technologies. The Soul EV plugs into any standard 120V outlet or a conventional 240V EV charger.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

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This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 26, 2024. Gasoline versions of the Macan will continue for at least a year in the U.S., And he wants a new generation of gasoline engines. Follow Green Car Reports on Facebook and Twitter The post VW ID.4

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 9, 2024. Much of that 40% EV battery cost drop could carry over to pricing—leading to price parity with gasoline models sooner, without subsidies. Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week?

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