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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

Green Car Congress

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge , Green Car Reports found that this already appealing Swedish SUV package adds more electric range, more power, and more refinement, making it now a nearly ideal pick for families who aren’t always sure about where they’ll be plugging in on the go. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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BYD Shark attack! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia!

EV Central

The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. The big news is that BYD isn’t bothering with a diesel version, preferring to introduce aa plug-in hybrid powertrains that blend a 1.5-litre

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

Again, here are the rules: The vehicle has to be a car/truck/SUV/crossover at least one of us drove during the calendar year, even if only for a few minutes. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Between a brief drive in New Mexico and a longer loan, I found myself enjoying this EV. We gave you our picks for worst cars of 2023 earlier today.

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge , GCR found that this already appealing Swedish SUV package adds more electric range, more power, and more refinement, making it now a nearly ideal pick for families who aren’t always sure about where they’ll be plugging in on the go. and keep them from potentially making their U.S.-bound

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Rivian informs customers of IRS guidance on EV tax credits

Teslarati

Credit: Prime As per the IRS’s imposed changes, to qualify for EV tax credits , vehicles placed in service after December 31, 2022 and before January 1, 2033, must undergo “final assembly” in North America—including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These qualifications applied as of January 1, 2023.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. Driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour freeway traffic or coasting down hills will recharge the battery. The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is a comfortable and well-designed compact SUV family vehicle. Driving Range. – Pro: 260 miles.