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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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Biggest solar array, Escape Plug-In Hybrid rated, 1959 electric car review: Today?s Car News

Green Car Reports

One of the most eagerly anticipated plug-in hybrids gets a range number. Barges go electric, and solar goes very, very big. And what does a car review from 1959 tell us about EVs today? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Here are the EVs and plug-in hybrids with top IIHS safety ratings

Green Car Reports

Despite more stringent standards, a number of electric cars and plug-in hybrids were recognized with Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick awards for 2023. Of that.

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Volvo Cars global sales up 31% in May; fully electric cars up 196%

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 60,398 cars in May, up 31% compared with the same month last year. The company’s fully electric cars were the main contributor to the growth, rising 196% during the period to 10,826 units (). The share of fully electric cars stood at 18%.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid $249 lease tops June plug-in, hybrid, electric car deals

Green Car Reports

Although the cheap low-interest or no-interest financing deals for new vehicles have mostly gone away, as the auto industry recalibrates supply to a new coronavirus-recovery norm for demand, many of them are still good through June in the green-car sector—leading to some standout deals for electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hybrid vehicles. (..)

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Reliability survey: Vehicles that plug in are more trouble-prone

Green Car Reports

The reliability of electric cars and plug-in hybrids is improving, but they still remain more trouble-prone than cars without plugs, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. Electric cars, electric SUVs, and electric pickups are all among the.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi, why leaded gas, Mercedes AMG plug-in hybrid: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes’ AMG shows a plug-in hybrid that uses its juice for performance more than range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai on Tuesday revealed an autonomous “robotaxi” version of its Ioniq 5 electric car. Hyundai shows an Ioniq 5 robotaxi. Leaded gas is gone. Made in.

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