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APRIL 9, 2024

In addition to an expected move to an available hybrid powertrain for the iconic off-roader, it will also get a roll-down rear window and a significantly upgraded infotainment system. The 2024 4Runner starts at $40,705 before destination, so we expect the new model to land with a slightly higher price tag.

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JULY 22, 2020

The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid has a price tag. Ford and VW are worried about battery supply because of a tiff between two cell makers. And another electric Audi achieves the best possible safety ratings. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Eaton Corporation has supplied key hybrid power technology and expertise to Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes Benz BlueTec Atego Hybrid ( earlier post ), part of the new Mercedes-Benz Atego range of trucks. The Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid was the first hybrid truck in Europe to gain European Type Approval.

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JULY 6, 2021

Toutche launches Heileo H100 hybrid bicycle with detachable battery. The electric bike comes with a price tag of 48,900 and the bookings have been already started from July 5th 2021. The Heileo H100 is a hybrid-style electric bike and comes with a detachable Li-ion battery.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-In Hybrid luxury sedan will arrive in the U.S. spec car, which is quiet, luxurious, and likely to carry a six-figure price tag. And it will be followed within a year by two more plug-in hybrids using the same powertrain: a smaller C-Class sedan, and a refreshed.' next spring.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The all-wheel-drive setup is accessible starting with the SE AWD model, extending to the Hybrid variants, for those requiring enhanced traction. Hybrid Options for Efficiency Eco-conscious drivers can opt for the Santa Fe SE Hybrid FWD starting at $36,950, with the top-end Santa Fe Limited Hybrid AWD available at $45,650.

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JULY 24, 2012

The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced will have an MSRP of $39,525. The Ford C-MAX Energi is within financial reach for those who want a hybrid, but is also something customers will want to reach for because of its unique look and amazing value.

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JUNE 11, 2010

Sanyo Electric recently announced an agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Swift Plug-in Hybrid. The Swift Plug-in Hybrid will serve as a model supported by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Phantom diagram of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Porsche AG will introduce the 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. The hybrid is equipped with a flywheel energy recovery system (KERS) developed by Williams Hybrid Power initially for use in Formula One racing. Earlier post.).

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JULY 12, 2023

Part of the issue with some EV models is their sky-high price tags, and the most expensive models aren’t eligible for government tax credits. Though EV sales seem to be dragging, hybrids and plug-in hybrids are hot commodities.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

Hybrids don’t have to be luxury vehicles. As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. But both models come with forced features that cost nearly as much as their hybrid drivetrains.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The DAF LF hybrid. At the IAA 2010 in Hanover, DAF Trucks, a PACCAR company, presented the 12-tonne LF45 parallel hybrid truck, which will enter production at the end of this year. DAF LF hybrid system. The battery pack for the hybrid system weighs around 100 kg (220 lbs) and comprises ninety-six 3.4 Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Annual sales of TMC hybrids in Japan and globally. Cumulative sales in Japan of its Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles have topped the 1-million mark, while more than 2.68 Sales in Japan account for 60% of all TMC hybrids sold so far this year (1 January - 31 July 2010). Tags: Hybrids Sales.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Among the lineup of concept and production-intent vehicles Kia is showcasing at the SEMA show in Las vegas this week is the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept. Forte Hybrid Concept. Created by Kinetic Motorsports, the Hybrid Concept combines a 1.6-liter Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). Tags: Hybrids Japan. mpg US, 5.3

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AUGUST 7, 2010

has decided to sell its new hybrid car for around ¥1.59 million yen price tag for the cheapest model of its Insight hybrid put on sale in February last year. which is expected to release a new compact hybrid next year that will do more than 40 kilometers per liter [94 mpg US, 2.5 Tags: Brief. mpg US, 3.3

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AUGUST 19, 2010

The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Elements of the new hybrid drive. Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The M35 Hybrid uses an original parallel one motor/two clutch hybrid system and features a decoupling 3.5-liter The scope of Nissan’s study of hybrid architectures.

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APRIL 5, 2010

The top two vendors of hybrids in the US, Toyota and Ford, each reported strong gains in hybrid sales in March 2010 year-on-year. Toyota saw its overall hybrid sales grow 21.6% Ford reported hybrid sales of 3,050 units, up 69.3% Honda, however, reported a decrease in hybrid sales of 22.2% from March 2009.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid completed the recent 1,000 km of Zhuhai in China ahead of all other GT cars and with fewer stops for gasoline. At the core of the hybrid system is Williams Hybrid Power’s (WHP) flywheel energy storage unit. Zhuhai marked the last of three endurance races for the Porsche Hybrid in 2010.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

plans to have hybrids account for more than 20% of its Japanese sales next fiscal year, double fiscal 2010’s roughly 10%, citing the company’s sales plan. The company also plans to release a hybrid version of the Freed next autumn—its first hybrid minivan. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 18, 2010

The Dayton, Ohio RTA is adding 10 hybrid buses to its fleet, which also includes electric trolley buses. The hybrids, manufactured by Gillig, use the GM-Allison parallel hybrid drive system. RTA purchased the hybrids along with a package of several 40-foot diesel and medium-duty buses at a total cost of $13.3

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Volvo XC40 Recharge gets a range boost, and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets a price tag. Need a new electric car for well under $40,000? You have a lot of choices. And Elio is back with an EV—timeline, to be announced. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Elio Motors is at it again.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

So tagged because the liftgate opening is larger. A hybrid powertrain will be available. If the aforementioned four-banger isn't for you, you can go hybrid. The ICE Santa Fe gets an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic while the hybrid has a six-speed slushbox. And, well, there's more. That powertrain mates a 1.6-liter

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Among its new developments in fuel injection and engine control systems presented last week at the Aachen Colloquium, Delphi Automotive highlighted a new supervisory controller that coordinates the individual propulsion sources and energy storage devices in a hybrid electric vehicle.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Volvo Buses has begun trials of its hybrid drive buses in South Brazil and Mexico. In May this year, Volvo Buses launched serial production of its hybrid buses, the Volvo 7700 Hybrid and the double-decker Volvo B5L Hybrid. The company has secured orders for about 150 hybrid buses in Europe. Tags: Brief.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Karma prices the GS-6 plug-in hybrid. Karma has put a price tag on its GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, and. Alpha Motors shows us how retro-cute EVs can be styled for America. Virginia signs on with California standards. And the Toyota Mirai has us thinking about the brand’s upcoming EVs.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Surfrider Camry CNG Hybrid. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). The CNG system in the Surfrider Camry hybrid was built by Metal Crafters of Fountain Valley, Calif.; The CNG Camry Hybrid retains the 2.4-liter,

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Hybrid electric Cascadia. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build the first hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia. With this hybrid system, the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact, allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Toyota will stage the world premiere of three hybrid concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the Auris HSD full hybrid, the Prius plug-in hybrid concept, and the Lexus LF-Ch premium compact full hybrid concept. The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept will also make its world premiere in Frankfurt. Tags: Brief.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group plans to add a diesel hybrid to its liquefied petroleum gas and gasoline hybrid offerings. The nation’s largest carmaker said that it would commercialize a hybrid edition for one of its diesel models, at a forum on clean diesel held at the National Assembly, Monday. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

UPS announced the purchase of 130 next-generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to add to its growing alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet. The HEV fleet features two different size vehicles from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and a hybrid drive system from Eaton Corporation. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The production prototype of the Lotus Elite, to be introduced at the upcoming Paris Motor show, features the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS. The hybrid option features a hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS. The hybrid option features a hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS.

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MAY 28, 2010

After several years of field testing, Volvo Buses will now commence series production of its hybrid bus Volvo 7700 Hybrid and the double-decker Volvo B5L Hybrid. The hybrid bus will reduce fuel consumption by up to 35% and carbon emissions by an equal amount. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Subaru brought its gull-wing Hybrid Tourer Concept, first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show last year ( earlier post ) to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to highlight its announcement that it will develop a gas/electric hybrid system based on the boxer engine for launch in 2012. Powering the Hybrid Tourer is a 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 26, 2010

will introduce as early as 2013 a mid-size hybrid vehicle based on core components supplied by Toyota Motor Corp. The two automakers have reached a final agreement under which Toyota will supply the Toyota Hybrid System II, comprising a high-capacity battery, an electric motor, a generator and a power control unit. Earlier post.).

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