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Was Toyota Right To Prioritize Hybrids Over Full Electric Cars?

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When I first heard about Toyotas decision to prioritize hybrids over full electric vehicles (EVs), I was skeptical. As a cleantech enthusiast and proud owner of several electric cars over the last 14 years, Ive long believed that EVs are the future of transportation. But after digging into the data.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. 379,125 PHEV (36% ).

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BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.4 – 17.3 All-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is the first all-wheel-drive electric car introduced by the brand in the premium compact segment.

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Bentley launching five new electric cars from 2025

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Bentley Motors will launch five new electric cars from 2025. From 2025, the first Bentley electric vehicle will be designed, developed and produced at its headquarters in Crewe, England. Bentley expects more than 20% of sales this year will come from Bentley’s hybrid cars. Bentley also revealed a £2.5-billion

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EVs Get More Dependable, PHEVs Less So

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Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), surprisingly, finds full electrics. continued] The post EVs Get More Dependable, PHEVs Less So appeared first on CleanTechnica. A new study from J.D. Power, the J.D. Power 2025 U.S.

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PHEV Sales In China Are Skyrocketing, Led By BYD. Here’s Why.

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As recently reported, PHEV sales in China are growing at an astounding rate, driving new energy vehicle (NEV) market share above 53% in the largest car market. New PHEVs are being introduced, as well as new batteries designed specifically for these applications. At the same time, changes to China’s purchase.

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Local Production of PHEVs Up 121% In South Africa In 2024

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continued] The post Local Production of PHEVs Up 121% In South Africa In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica. Six years ago, I wrote an article on how South Africa could miss out on the massive opportunities presented by the EV transition if.