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Charging shorts EV interest, big SUV safety, Rivian Gen 2 and Toyota hybrid wagon: Today’s Car News

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Check out first drives of the Rivian R1S and R1T, and the Toyota Crown Signia hybrid wagon. New survey results suggest that more Americans are holding back on EV plans due to charging. And no, thirsty non-hybrid SUVs aren’t safer. And do you want a roomy, gasoline-fueled hybrid station wagon that can get nearly 40 mpg?

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

production of more hybrid models , as part of an effort to expand the range of hybrid trims of its gasoline vehicles. Follow Green Car Reports on Facebook and Twitter The post Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Used EV price drop, Lexus UX hybrid mpg, die-cast electric G-wagen: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only , and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost. While last week marked the debut of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology—the electric G-wagen to the rest of us—this week a more affordable version arrives.

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Jeep Confirms Plug-In Hybrid Gladiator 4xe for 2025

The Truth About Cars

The automaker recently confirmed rumors that it would offer the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Gladiator, saying that the new truck is coming for the 2025 model year. The Gladiator got mild updates for 2024, including better interior options and new infotainment. & [Image: Jeep] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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

Green Car Reports

Leaded gas is gone. Mercedes’ AMG shows a plug-in hybrid that uses its juice for performance more than range. Hyundai on Tuesday revealed an autonomous “robotaxi” version of its Ioniq 5 electric car. Hyundai shows an Ioniq 5 robotaxi. And are you eager to see the Subaru EV? Made in.

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NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more

Electrek

Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company. Among the new models on display today at the show are the new MQi GT EVO, RQi Sport, NQi GTS, YQi, BQi KQi.

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Hyundai says the new Kona electric will overtake gas, hybrid variants in sales

Electrek

After releasing its next-generation Kona electric model Tuesday, Hyundai has high expectations for the updated urban SUV. The South Korean automaker believes the new Kona EV will sell more than its gas-powered and hybrid variants.