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PHEV drivers don't plug in so often, and EPA is adjusting to it

Green Car Reports

If plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their vehicles often, they're effectively driving gasoline cars with added battery weight that doesn't necessarily help reduce emissions. As explained in an International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) blog post, a proposed EPA regulation released April 12 would.

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Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibility

Green Car Reports

In the months even before we knew some used plug-in hybrids would be eligible for a $4,000 used EV tax credit, market interest in plug-in hybrids was on the rise, according to a recent pricing analysis.

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Jeep Confirms Plug-In Hybrid Gladiator 4xe for 2025

The Truth About Cars

The automaker recently confirmed rumors that it would offer the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Gladiator, saying that the new truck is coming for the 2025 model year. The Wrangler 4xe is the best-selling PHEV in America, after all. The Gladiator got mild updates for 2024, including better interior options and new infotainment.

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BYD Debuts PHEV Pickup Truck for Mexican Buyers

The Truth About Cars

It recently revealed a plug-in hybrid truck for the Mexican market, but said it has no plans to bring it north of the border – for now. The Shark PHEV pickup will be sold globally for a starting price of around $53,400, though the world’s largest truck market will have to sit by and watch. but it’s coming awfully close to our borders.

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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

The Truth About Cars

Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. As of now, the company has not confirmed which models would become PHEVs. The logic was that the larger vehicles boasted superior margins and should be prioritized.

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Fire Risk Prompts Kia Niro Hybrid and PHEV Recall

The Truth About Cars

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Niro Hybrid from 2017 through 2022 and PHEV models from 2018 through 2022 are involved. The SUV is fully electrified, with hybrid, PHEV, and EV configurations.&

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Tesla Model 3 sells 4x more than its closest rival in Europe’s plug-in market

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 made up over 10% of plug-in car sales in Europe last month, delivering 24,184 units out of the over 227,000 registered in March. . EV Sales Blog broke down Tesla’s Model 3 sales numbers in certain European countries. . The Volvo XC40 PHEV, Renault Zoe, and Volkswagen ID.4 The Volkswagen started ID.4

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