Ford’s future hybrids may use batteries from Chinese behemoth BYD. The automaker is reportedly planning to import BYD batteries for its models made overseas. In the U.S., Ford’s EV plans took a step back last year after the end of the tax credits. Ford wants to strengthen its hybrid lineup in the U.S. and overseas … Continue reading “Ford Hybrids May Use Cutting-Edge Batteries From China's BYD: Report”
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 30th August 2025, 01:12 am Three months ago, Great Wall Motors added the Cannon Alpha to the PHEV ute surge. We took one for a drive, and I wondered how it would be received. Would it be as successful in Australia’s ute-driving … Continue reading “Livin’ & Drivin’ with the Cannon Alpha PHEV Ute”
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EV version offers 350 miles; bigger battery would be detrimental EREV system will go 150 miles on battery, then 350 miles on gasoline Promises full system performance whether on battery or range extender Rivian-based architecture promises to keep electric trucks “fresh” It’s been nearly two years since Volkswagen’s Scout Motors electric SUV brand announced a … Continue reading “Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles”
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SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They’re heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy … Continue reading “Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs”
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Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great plugin cars you can buy with 0% financing this month! As I was putting … Continue reading “All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this October”
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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Although there are some who object to plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), preferring to go the full BEV route, I believe that PHEVs still have a place in the electric vehicle ecosystem. This is ably demonstrated by Garry’s experience … Continue reading “3 Months with the BYD Sea Lion 06 PHEV”