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Lotus Emira to Add Plug-in Hybrid System in 2027

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The Lotus Emira is one of the sexiest and most fun sports cars on the market, although fuel economy could be better. The company also needs to do something about the Euro 7 emissions regulation set to come into effect in late November of next year. As reported by several …September 2, 2025

Polestar 3 Breaks Single Charge Range Record

The Polestar 3 broke the Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge. Polestar points out that the SUV was not modified and that the entire journey was completed on public roads. To achieve this, the manufacturer chose a long-range, rear-wheel-drive model, …August 13, 2025

Honda to Cut EV Spending and Sales Targets, Focus on Next-Gen Hybrids

One week after announcing it would postpone by at least two years its large-scale investments to establish an electric vehicle supply chain in Ontario, Honda now says it plans to cut R&D investment in electrification and software by 30 percent through the end of the decade. During an annual business …May 20, 2025

Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales in Canada Dropped 45 Percent in March

On the same day a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighted a 35-percent increase in global sales of zero-emission cars during the first three months of 2025, Statistics Canada paints a completely different picture. The main reason, of course, is the end of the federal government’s Incentives for …May 14, 2025

EV Sales to Continue Growing Despite Trade Uncertainty, IEA Predicts

Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by U.S. tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles , which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday. In its annual report on the outlook for the uptake of electric vehicles—a …May 14, 2025

Volvo XC70 to Return as Plug-in Hybrid SUV We Can’t Have

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Remember the XC70 wagon that Volvo discontinued after the 2016 model year? We’re pretty sure you do. Well, it’s about to return as a midsize SUV featuring a new extended-range plug-in hybrid powertrain. Don’t get excited: this vehicle based on the Volvo’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) is designed specifically for …May 7, 2025

B.C. to End Zero-Emission Vehicle Rebates After May 15

British Columbia, one of the leading Canadian provinces for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, will put an end to its Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program after May 15. “During this time of economic instability, the Province is reviewing programs to ensure that they best meet the needs of people in …April 30, 2025

Nissan Frontier, Next GT-R to Get Hybrid Powertrain, Reports Say

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Nissan will soon address the lack of hybrid models in its North American lineup with the addition of the Rogue PHEV , but this will only be the beginning, as we've previously reported. The Frontier will get the hybrid treatment, too. At least that’s what Nissan’s chief product planner for …April 22, 2025

Hyundai’s Next-Gen Hybrid System Could Be the Next Big Thing

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Hyundai , which plans to double its hybrid offerings over the next few years, has unveiled a brand new hybrid system that aims to set benchmarks for power and fuel economy. The Korean automaker has employed its extensive experience not only with hybrid powertrains, but also with motor and battery …April 22, 2025

Volkswagen to Launch Two Hybrids in North America in Coming Years

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Volkswagen currently has two electric vehicles in its North American portfolio—the ID.4 crossover that’s been the target of numerous recalls and the ID. Buzz minivan that sells for a high price—but no hybrid model, which doesn't help. However, things are about to change, maybe not now but definitely later this …April 17, 2025

Parts Shortages Delaying Toyota Hybrid Production, Deliveries Globally

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A significant increase in demand for Toyota hybrids, especially since the start of 2024, has resulted in inventory problems and long delivery times—up to over a year—not only in Canada but also in several global markets. The Corolla Cross Hybrid , Prius and various RAV4 models are just some examples. April 1, 2025

Hyundai Opens Mega U.S. Plant That’ll Build Up to 500,000 Vehicles a Year

Two days after announcing a huge $21 billion USD investment over four years to produce vehicles and steel in the U.S., Korean automaker Hyundai officially inaugurated its new Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia on Wednesday. The top brass at Hyundai and Kia were on hand alongside the state’s governor, other …March 27, 2025

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