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FCA to show Jeep Wrangler, Renegade and Compass 4xe PHEVs at CES

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FCA’s Jeep brand is utilizing CES to showcase three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the first step in the brand’s plan to offer electrification options on all models by 2022. The Fiat Concept Centoventi reflects the Fiat brand’s vision of electric mass mobility for the future.

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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

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Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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Lexus presents LF-30 Electrified concept

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Headlining this was the debut of the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept, which made its world premiere at the 46 th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Onboard AI distinguishes the voices of vehicle occupants, and uses personalized information stored on the driver’s control key to serve as a partner.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

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Like many issues and discussion topics today, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have become a divisive concept within the electric vehicle industry. People seem to either be fans of the dual-powertrain approach of PHEVs or have a huge disdain for them. The Knocks Against PHEVs. Black and white. Good versus bad.

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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda FCV Concept. The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s next fuel-cell vehicle, anticipated to launch in the US following its March 2016 introduction in Japan. Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Earlier post.)

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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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Nissan Surf-Out concept Within last week’s 2030 plan presented by Nissan, emphasizing more affordable EVs , the automaker said that it will pair with Mitsubishi for the joint development of a Nissan Frontier pickup replacement in EV and PHEV forms. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL.

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Emissions gamble: Why electric car-maker BYD is adding ICE in Australia with the 2024 BYD Sealion 6

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New BYD super-brand Leopard shows off 4×4 and supercar concepts READ MORE: Bigger, better, cheaper? But what the super-hybrid gives is the person who has a longer commute or drives a longer distance … it allows them to get an EV. “So The Sealion 6 will be the first of multiple PHEVs BYD will launch in Australia. 2024 BYD Shark.

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