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Mercedes-Benz A250e in the works to join plug-in hybrid lineup

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Mercedes-Benz may expand its lineup of plug-in hybrids with a small A-Class sedan, called the A250e, according to a report from Britain. According to a report in British auto magazine Autocar, the A250e is expected to use the came a 1.3-liter liter gas turbo-3 as.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 named Best Electric 5 Passenger SUV for families: Report

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was named the Best Electric 5 Passenger SUV for Families in the 2024 Best Family Cars Awards by Parents, an online magazine. Parents turned to auto industry experts with kids to nominate and vote on the top cars for families this year.

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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid powertrain named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines List

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The powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) was named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. This is the first time that a plug-in hybrid powertrain has made the list. —Drew Winter, editor-in-chief, WardsAuto World magazine. The vehicle is powered by Hyundai’s 2.0-liter

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Jeep confirms Gladiator 4xe PHEV pickup, mulls Recon hybrid

Baua Electric

The Jeep Gladiator pickup truck will get a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant, while the upcoming Recon SUV could get a hybrid powertrain alongside the previously discussed all-electric option. The Gladiator 4xe will be the third plug-in hybrid in Jeep’s U.S. alongside the Wagoneer S EV that’s due to go on sale this fall.

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Toyota announces electric C-HR for China in Beijing

Green Car Reports

Toyota announced a third electric car for China at the Beijing auto show last week. In addition to the plug-in Corolla and Levin sedans, the company will electrify its C-HR hatchback for the Chinese market according to a report in British car magazine AutoCar.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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Source: Booz & Company “Global Innovation”; Battelle R&D Magazine; Center for Automotive Research 2012. The report, supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically advanced. Click to enlarge.

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IEEE: Will CARB Take Part in Plug-in Car Revival?

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The IEEE Spectrum Magazine for November 07 touts on its cover "Battery or Fuel-Cell Cars? Thanks to Plug In America 's predecessor DontCrush.com , about 1000 of those cars still drive today on the original batteries using existing electric infrastructure. Every car maker has announced intentions to plug something in.

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