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PHEV drivers don't plug in so often, and EPA is adjusting to it

Green Car Reports

If plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their vehicles often, they're effectively driving gasoline cars with added battery weight that doesn't necessarily help reduce emissions. As explained in an International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) blog post, a proposed EPA regulation released April 12 would.

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Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibility

Green Car Reports

In the months even before we knew some used plug-in hybrids would be eligible for a $4,000 used EV tax credit, market interest in plug-in hybrids was on the rise, according to a recent pricing analysis.

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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

The Truth About Cars

Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. As of now, the company has not confirmed which models would become PHEVs. The logic was that the larger vehicles boasted superior margins and should be prioritized.

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Fire Risk Prompts Kia Niro Hybrid and PHEV Recall

The Truth About Cars

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Niro Hybrid from 2017 through 2022 and PHEV models from 2018 through 2022 are involved. The SUV is fully electrified, with hybrid, PHEV, and EV configurations.&

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Tesla Model 3 sells 4x more than its closest rival in Europe’s plug-in market

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 made up over 10% of plug-in car sales in Europe last month, delivering 24,184 units out of the over 227,000 registered in March. . EV Sales Blog broke down Tesla’s Model 3 sales numbers in certain European countries. . The Volvo XC40 PHEV, Renault Zoe, and Volkswagen ID.4 The Volkswagen started ID.4

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Tesla Model 3 maintains #1 spot in France after strong May performance

Teslarati

According to new figures from the EV Sales Blog , the mass-market sedan continued its strong performance in May, indicating an additional 2,111 Model 3s were registered last month. Credit: EV Sales Blog. For now, the growth in plugin vehicles in France is mainly attributed to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

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CU-NREL Energy Institute Launches Study of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Boulder; 18 Prius PHVs

Green Car Congress

in a field study of household experiences and the technical impacts of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in a smart grid environment. A community blog on the field study will be hosted at cupluginhybrid.org. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins Trials. Toyota Motor Sales will supply 18 Prius PHVs for the two-year program.

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