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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

Electric Cars Report

The all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has been named a TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced on Thursday. The award applies to vehicles built after May 2023.

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The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ Is A Luxury Plug-In Hybrid With V6 Power

Electric Cars Report

Lexus customers in North America have long asked for a three-row SUV that offers substantial space and seating without compromising the innovative technology, refined performance, and luxurious amenities they expect.

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GM ‘all-in on EVs’ goes back to plug-in hybrids amid setback with its electric car plans

Baua Electric

General Motors claimed that it is “all-in on electric vehicles” for years, but today, CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the automaker is changing strategy and going back to plug-in hybrids amid setback in its electric car plans. Now, CEO Mary Barra is even announcing that GM plans to bring back plug-in hybrid options.

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Tesla launches a new home charger that works with all electric cars

Electrek

Today, Tesla is launching a new home charger that comes with a J1772 plug, which works with all electric cars in North America – not just Tesla vehicles. more… The post Tesla launches a new home charger that works with all electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW expands ChargeForward smart charging service across US

Electric Cars Report

BMW of North America announced the national expansion of its smart charging service, ChargeForward, in conjunction with the launch of the first all-electric BMW 5 Series, the BMW i5.

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Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled because of potential fire risk

Electric Cars Report

market plug-in hybrid SUVs to resolve a potential fire risk. 3,856) and 9,249 outside North America. A routine company review of customer […] The post Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled because of potential fire risk appeared first on Electric Cars Report. No other Wrangler models are affected.

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VW likely to build electric cars in North America by 2020: executive

Green Car Reports

As it works to recover from the diesel-emissions cheating scandal, Volkswagen's future plans include quite a number of new electric cars. The company has said it will introduce 30 electric models across multiple brands by 2025, in fact.