Hybrid

From distance to the power grid, electric vehicles face fair

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — In 2003, Christiane Rudd became an early adopter of hybrid vehicles. She bought her first hybrid, a Toyota Prius that she drove for 18 years, before she upgraded to a newer, more efficient Hyundai Ioniq, a plug-in hybrid that runs on a pure electric engine before using its gasoline one.

The Ioniq’s use of electricity

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Is the Toyota RAV4 Prime an EV?

For anyone who has checked out a Toyota RAV4, a car salesman has probably also asked if you’re interested in the standard RAV4, the RAV4 Hybrid, or the RAV4 Prime. What’s the difference between these RAV4 models, and is the Toyota RAV4 Prime an EV (electric vehicle)? Well, the answer is yes and no, so we’ll explain what the RAV4

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Navigating EV purchases during car shortage, gas price surge

With new car prices up 12.6% and used car prices up 16% over the past year, is it worth tracking down high-demand electric vehicles right now? Experts weighed in.

OREGON, USA — As gas prices surge in Oregon, Washington and around the country, many consumers are fighting to join the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Buying any car in 2022 has

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Consumer Reports Tests the Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Cars,

Getting the Furthest with the Least Fuel

Looking to buy the best of the best when it comes to fuel economy and saving money down the road? Then you are in luck with this latest listing of hybrids under real world road testing that CR analysts determined get the most miles per gallon.

A combination of a gasoline engine with

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Every Plug-In Hybrid Car, Vehicle On Sale In the U.S.

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EV prices don’t appear to be coming down anytime soon. While automakers and the government are still operating under the assumption of widespread adoption, those higher prices are what’s keeping a lot of Americans out of the market. In many cases, the thought of driving all-electric is also intimidating for buyers and a turn-off in many instances

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2023 Toyota Crown: A Sedan with SUV Flair and Hybrid Power

In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, where innovation is the driving force, the 2023 Toyota Crown is poised to make a significant statement. Scheduled for its grand debut on July 15th, this upcoming model is turning heads and piquing curiosity thanks to its intriguing blend of sedan sophistication and SUV-inspired styling cues. Recent patent images have given us … Read More

Ranking 10 Cars With The Most Powerful 3-Cylinder Engines

While 3-cylinder engines existed during the ’80s and ’90s, their extreme vibration levels, and low power and torque left much to be desired. However, due to evolving technology during the last decade, automotive manufacturers discovered that they can achieve the same amount of power on, say, a V8 engine, with half the number of cylinders, thanks to turbochargers and superchargers,

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Average Transaction Price for New Vehicles Hits Record

And despite the surge in interest rates for auto loans.

By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET.

The average transaction price (ATP) of new vehicles sold by dealers to retail customers in June hit a new breath-taking record high of $45,844, up by 14.5% from a year ago, and beating the prior record set in May, according to estimates by J.D.

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