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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Those truly in the know have real world knowledge of why a PHEV is the perfect bridge between a gasoline-powered car and one propelled by only electricity.

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EV tax credit consequence: Plug-in vehicle lease prices are soaring

Green Car Reports

That’s because versus just a few days ago, a vast swath of EV and PHEV models are no longer eligible for the federal EV tax credit—now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit. On Thursday, Toyota pulled its.

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Polestar 4, Nautilus hybrid, Model Y cost, fuels for Toyota PHEVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota is testing low-carbon fuels for its plug-in hybrids. The IRS posts its shortlist of models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit. The Tesla Model Y is now challenging ICE models in price. And Polestar and Lincoln are among the brands that have saved global reveals for China’s Shanghai auto show.

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Lexus PHEV review, GM EV delay, EV6 price cut, Toyota and Nissan concepts: The Week In Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which long-running EV nameplate reclaimed eligibility for the EV tax credit? Which automakers this week announced a shift to the Tesla-based NACS charge port? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 20, 2023.

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Hybrid vs PHEV vs EV | Types of EVs Explained

Setec Powerr

For example, what is a hybrid vehicle, PHEV, or EV, and what are the differences between them and their advantages and disadvantages? Common examples of hybrid cars are: the Honda Accord Hybrid, the Lexus RX 450h and the Toyota Prius. PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Hybrid Vehicles. EVs – Electric Vehicles.

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Tesla undercuts rivals, $7,500 tax credit shortlist, Polestar 4, Mercedes GLE PHEV review: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

What kind of fuel is being tested by Toyota in plug-in hybrids? Which Jaguar and Land Rover EVs are in the works? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2023.

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New bill to make EVs cheaper, with PHEVs given discount sunset clause

EV Central

The bill exempts EVs from fringe benefits tax ( FBT ), resulting in a significant price reduction for some employers and employees who salary sacrifice. . Non plug-in hybrids (which includes all models sold by Toyota) have always been excluded from the bill. percent of new vehicles were purchased via salary sacrifice in 2020-2021.

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