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More Jeep plug-in hybrid choices, $25,000 Tesla, Honda electric motorcycles: Today’s Car News

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The $25,000 Tesla might remain mothballed, but the company sees the need for affordable models. Electric Honda motorcycles are coming at last. And Jeep is adding to its lineup of plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe versions. Jeep today announced an expansion of its 4xe plug-in hybrid family.

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Honda Prologue EV details, Tesla Semi and Megachargers, PHEVs vs. hybrids: Today’s Car News

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Plug-in hybrids aren’t the dollars-and-cents no-brainer vs. hybrids anymore, due to the revamped EV tax credit. Honda provides a closer look at its upcoming electric SUV. And will Tesla Megachargers be popping up everywhere now that the Semi is being delivered? Tesla Semi production has started, CEO.

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Report: Honda and Acura to Join Tesla's NACS Standard

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Honda and Acura leaned on General Motors’ Ultium technology to accelerate electric vehicle development, so it’s unsurprising to see the Japanese automakers following their American counterpart’s lead in some areas. Honda joins several other automakers in the transition to NACS, including Ford, Rivian, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Polestar.

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Honda and Acura EVs to Join Tesla's Supercharger Network Starting in 2025

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Last month, we reported that Honda and Acura would join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). company committed to Tesla’s standard early on, so it wasn’t a surprising development that Honda would follow suit. Image: Honda] Become a TTAC insider.

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Seven major automakers partner to build fast-charging network across N America; CCS and Tesla NACS

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Seven major global automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—will create a joint venture to build a new charging network that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America. Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers.

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Honda Civic Hybrid details, VW ID.7 delay, Camaro EV: Today’s Car News

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GM gets its plug-in hybrids ready for 2027 and considers an electric Camaro. The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid lineup coming this summer will return nearly 50 mpg, the automaker revealed Tuesday, as well as pep and performance that may rival that of the sporty Si model. On the other hand, GM is pushing ahead with plug-in hybrids.

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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study finds

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Tesla vehicles took four of the top six spots in the 2022 American-made Index, from Cars.com. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 took the top two spots, as all of those models for the U.S. The Kentucky-built Corsair, which is offered in a plug-in hybrid Corsair Grand Touring, was ranked third. The Honda Passport.

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