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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV. Manufacturing is a component of GHG emissions.

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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features upgraded powertrain, enlarged battery pack

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(MMNA) announced pricing and availability of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) crossover. Outlander PHEV is substantially upgraded for 2021, and features a revised powertrain, an enlarged battery pack offering extended all-electric range, and increased performance from a new, more efficient, 2.4

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Alfa Romeo Starts Production of 2024 Tonale PHEV at Naples Plant

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Alfa Romeo announced the official start of retail production for the all-new 2024 Tonale PHEV. The Tonale will begin arriving at dealers in June. The Tonale enters the premium […] The post Alfa Romeo Starts Production of 2024 Tonale PHEV at Naples Plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. The new RAV4 PHEV aims to boost the fun-to-drive appeal of RAV4, adopting the newly developed Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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Alfa Romeo started retail production for the all-new 2024 Tonale PHEV. The Tonale PHEV will begin arriving at dealers in June. Every Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV includes all-wheel drive. Earlier post.) The plug-in hybrid powertrain features a 15.5-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery and 90 kW electric motor. The additional 1.3-liter

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2021 Audi Q5, A7 and A8 TFSI e PHEVS now on sale in US

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Now on sale nationwide in the US, the 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) combine Audi’s premium appointments and driving dynamics with integrated hybrid technology and smartphone app functionality. Dealer sets actual price. 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e. All three vehicles come with a 14.1

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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Vehicles are scheduled to start arriving at dealers in the fourth quarter of 2022. Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is assembled at Stellantis’ Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, Ohio. liter four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

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