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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter The all-electric Niro EV is powered by a 64.8

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. 379,125 PHEV (36% ).

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Lexus RX 450h+ review, Toyota PHEV route smarts, Biden eases rules: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Biden administration eases the path ahead for automakers to go electric. And we find the Lexus RX PHEV compelling on some numbers but not others. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota hints of more advanced route planners for plug-in hybrids in the future. The Lexus RX finally has a plug-in hybrid in the lineup.

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JLR presents second-life energy storage from Range Rover PHEV batteries

Electric Cars Report

The initiative builds on the previously announced collaboration with Wykes Engineering Ltd, where second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries are being utilised in one of the largest energy storage […] The post JLR presents second-life energy storage from Range Rover PHEV batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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BMW M presents Concept XM PHEV

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At Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, BMW M GmbH presented the new BMW Concept XM; the concept car looks ahead to the most powerful BMW M car ever to go into series production, which is set to begin at the end of 2022. The BMW XM will be available only as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and exclusively as an M model.

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The New Volkswagen Golf PHEV Comes With 100 km Electric Range

Electric Cars Report

The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper front […] The post The New Volkswagen Golf PHEV Comes With 100 km Electric Range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Plug-in hybrid cars are suddenly the hottest thing in the new car market as customers shy away from electric cars. The post Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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