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

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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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BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.4 – 17.3 All-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is the first all-wheel-drive electric car introduced by the brand in the premium compact segment.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. 379,125 PHEV (36% ).

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Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May

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Of this number, 12% had plugs. A total of 10,065 battery electric cars (BEV) were sold (9.2% of the market) and 3,081 plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were sold (2.8% The overall Australian auto market continues to be buoyant, with 109,425 light vehicles sold in May 2025. of the market).

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New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%

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In the first quarter of 2021, hybrid electric vehicles made up 18.4% of total passenger car sales in the EU, almost doubling their market share in a year, according to data from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2% of the car market.

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Road Test: 2025 Lexus RX 450h+ AWD PHEV

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Grand Styling in a Premium Plug-in Hybrid SUV Lexus offers a hybrid in the RX 350, 450 or 500, with each being distinctly different in size, performance and price. Power and Efficiency The 2025 RX 450h+ Luxury AWD is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV. Powered by a 2.5-liter The combined rating is 83 MPGe.

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Europe considers ending the plug-in hybrid era early: Are PHEVs already obsolete?

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Some automakers aim to use plug-in hybrids as a bridge to all-electric cars, but tougher European regulations might put an end to that sooner than expected, according to a Reuters report.

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