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BYD tests PHEV pickup truck in Mexico [Video]

Teslarati

BYD’s electrified pickup truck was initially pitted against the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning. However, after it was spotted in Mexico undergoing some rigorous-looking tests, news broke that BYD’s upcoming pickup truck will be a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV).

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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Tesla hit six million cumulative EV sales, and we roundup all the achievements. Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. And Tesla on Friday announced that it has hit a cumulative 6 million vehicles, every one an EV. GM is reportedly seeking a deal with CATL.

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Waiting for a Lexus RX 450h+? NX PHEV back-orders are still stopping the launch of the RX PHEV in Australia

EV Central

Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA READ NOW: Lexus confirms plug-in RX 450h+ for Australia READ NOW: Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid EV first drive review “Right now the problem with that [RX local launch] is we have extremely high interest in that car [NX PHEV] and we. That is in our plan.”

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Global EV and PHEV sales rocketed in January, but here’s why analysts are gloomy

EV Central

Back in January 2023 just 660,000 EVs and PHEVs were registered globally but since then their popularity in markets like the US and Canada (41 per cent increase) and China, where the number has doubled, has fuelling rapid growth. Chevrolet Blazer EV SS … GM is now investing in PHEVs too. million delivered in 12 months.

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Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

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Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Not only has Tesla entered all of their top markets and quickly grown its marketshare, but new brands in emerging markets are also attracting an increasing number of buyers, particularly in China.

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Tesla Powerwall virtual power plant, Hyundai Ioniq recall, “wear-free” motor: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla Powerwall owners will ally to smooth the California grid. A new motor design is claimed to be good for performance EVs and wear-free. And Hyundai issues a recall on the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV—again. In a pilot program with the California utility PG&E, some Tesla Powerwall owners will.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

EV Central

2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda has been telling us for years it wants to be a premium brand. The PHEV (or P50e) is available in three equipment trims – Evolve, GT and Azami. In each equipment grade the PHEV is the most expensive model, charging a $12,500 premium over the P40e and a $10,500 premium over the D50e.

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