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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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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. Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. liter four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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Hyundai has lowered the price and slightly increased the all-electric range of the refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The new PHEV model adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles (45 km) of all-electric range (vs. Lane Keep Assist.

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Bush Budget: Plug-ins Hybrids, Not So Much

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Bush proposes $81 million, which includes $17 million for plug-in hybrid battery grants. Plug-in hybrids and electric cars built with the best possible, most economic, available-now technology. With all sorts of fuel cell double-talk and hydrogen hype, our policies and tax dollars have been led astray and flushed away.

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Keepin' it simple

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The cord that comes with the car just might suffice for many, especially plug-in hybrids which have smaller battery packs. Dozens of manufacturers seem to be selling equipment at a range of prices, but few actually are available now. Quite likely not beyond the current programs.

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Two years in, BMW i3 is the best-selling EV in Germany and the 3rd top seller worldwide; 80% of buyers new to BMW

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In China, customers are now exempt from paying sales tax on the i3. The BMW i3 is available now in 49 countries; the core phase of the market introduction is finished. Today, one in four electric cars sold in Germany is a BMW i3. In the US, every sixth e-car is an i3. Only some smaller markets are still to follow.

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Subsidy announcement boosts electric cars

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The subsidy is set to come into place in 2011, as the Government believe this is when eligible plug-in hybrids and long range electric cars will become mass-marketed. Says co-founder Evert Geurtsen: “Buyers do not need to wait until 2011 because electric cars are available now and already provide huge savings. What do you think?