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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

Green Car Congress

1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America. The debut of the new heritage-inspired 2023 Wrangler Willys 4xe pairs 49 MPGe, 470 lb-ft of torque with unmatched Jeep capability, a 2.72:1

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Toyota solid-state tech; battery-price plunge; Mach-E, Mirai, Q5 PHEV all driven: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which global automaker started a new brand for hydrogen fuel-cell tech? Which EV startup plans to make an electric RV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 18, 2020. It’s been an unusual week, from the standpoint of seat time in new vehicles.

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Comment on Toyota may adopt BYD's DM-i hybrid tech in China, report says by brfsa

CN EV Post

It will take another 10-15 years to have a good infrastructure in Africa and South/Central America, so PHEV solves the polution and high gas prices. Because the Electrical infrastructure for charging in developing countries is still underdeveloped.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

EV Central

2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda has been telling us for years it wants to be a premium brand. The PHEV (or P50e) is available in three equipment trims – Evolve, GT and Azami. In each equipment grade the PHEV is the most expensive model, charging a $12,500 premium over the P40e and a $10,500 premium over the D50e.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

While these vehicles differ in size and performance, which explains the price difference, they also differ in how their hybrid systems operate. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally.

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

Baua Electric

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. With 331,817 NEVs (EVs and PHEVs) sold last month, BYD is closing in on its all-time sales record. This is the third straight record PHEV sales month. Fully electric vehicle sales also trended higher.

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Ford ends EV markups, Lucid details motor tech, CR-V Hybrid pricing, Jeep PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EV was shown to be the most aerodynamic production car in the world? Which bidirectional charger is approved under warranty for the Leaf? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 16, 2022. One of the biggest stories of the week is a sea change for how one of the.

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