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Global EV and PHEV sales rocketed in January, but here’s why analysts are gloomy

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Back in January 2023 just 660,000 EVs and PHEVs were registered globally but since then their popularity in markets like the US and Canada (41 per cent increase) and China, where the number has doubled, has fuelling rapid growth. Chevrolet Blazer EV SS … GM is now investing in PHEVs too. million delivered in 12 months.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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Types of alternative fuels for cars Alternative fuels for cars that could have used are listed below. These examples of alternative fuels for cars are tested and proven technology in the automotive industry. Here is a list of top 9 alternative energy sources for a vehicle. #1 What would you think?

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. all-electric miles. ?? 42 miles, with all-electric miles. No gasoline used.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range. kW electric motor.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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2025 Renault 5 E-Tech Renault brought back a hot-hatch design from decades ago, in the form of the Renault 5 E-Tech EV —at a lower price than any electric car currently offered in the U.S. GMC Hummer EV The 2024 GMC Hummer EV is in the company of gas-guzzlers on the latest list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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Off Road mode maximizes the car’s performance at speeds below 12 mph for slowly traversing rough terrain. Of course, as a Volvo, the XC90 inherits a long list of safety features—too many to detail here. See the Volvo website for more details, but you can feel assured that your family is well-protected in this car.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. We update this list regularly because the market is changing so quickly. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Reflecting back just a few years, this list is amazing.