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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. The test cycle was made up of five repeats of the EQUA cycle, totalling 741 km.

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Tesla theft rate, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, tailpipe emissions and an EV future: Today’s Car News

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Tesla models are rarely stolen. And Hyundai reveals more about the redesigned 2024 Sonata Hybrid. The upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made an official bow this week as part of a refreshed Sonata. Recent regulatory comments suggest automakers aren’t walking the walk toward their own EV targets.

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BMW electric wagon, Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, Tesla chargers at hotels: Today’s Car News

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Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging. And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will have another high-mpg family choice with three. BMW sport wagon fans looking to go electric will have to wait longer.

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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid price and mpg, Honda Civic Hybrid, Mazda charging up on rotary: Today’s Car News

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The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a higher price, ahead of the arrival of a main rival, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. And Mazda sees a future including rotary combustion engines and Tesla charge ports. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a price hike—and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra.

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Tesla deployed 132.9 GWh onto roads worldwide from Jan 2021 - Sep 2022

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From January 2021 through September 2022, Tesla deployed a staggering 132.9 In September 2022 alone, Tesla deployed 13.9 However, 50% of BYD’s electric vehicle sales in 2022 YTD and 45% in 2021 were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) while 100% of Tesla sales over the same period were BEVs. GWh deployed by BYD.

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Hybrid EV mode, support for Tesla standard, Lucid and Fisker in China: Today’s Car News

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What will EV mode on your hybrid do? And support for the Tesla EV charging standard builds from charging networks and hardware makers. After last week’s announcement that GM will install the Tesla charge port (NACS) on its vehicles beginning in. Lucid and Fisker want to sell vehicles in China soon.

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Hybrid and PHEV markups, Tesla at Electrify America, EV product plans: Today’s Car News

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Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. EV sales for years, a study estimates. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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