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Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit
Buying a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, can be a great way to ensure fuel efficiency. These are hybrid vehicles that drive just like a regular hybrid but have a chargeable battery that allows you to first drive a short distance on all-electric power. Frequently charging the battery at home can...
About 1,400 workers at Ford electric pickup plant to transfer or take retirement offers next week
DETROIT (AP) — About 1,400 workers at a Ford factory in Michigan that makes the F-150 Lightning will move to new jobs or take retirement packages next week as sales of the electric pickup trucks slow. The changes announced in January will take effect Monday, Ford spokeswoman...
Maker of Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles to follow California's strict emissions standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California's vehicle emissions standards that are the toughest in the nation and require zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles to make up 68% of new light-duty vehicle sales by...
Maryland House votes for bill to direct $750M for transportation needs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House passed a measure on Monday aimed at transferring $750 million over a decade for a transportation fund, part of the push by Democrats who control the House to raise revenue for transportation and education. With three weeks to go, lawmakers...
Edmunds: The five best hybrid SUVs under $35,000
Buying a hybrid vehicle can be a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. In recent years, automakers have also greatly expanded the availability of hybrid SUVs. These models can get impressive fuel economy while...
China has nudged Japan aside as No. 1 auto exporter, Japanese data show
TOKYO (AP) — Data from a Japanese auto industry association show that China overtook Japan as the world’s largest vehicle exporter last year. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association reported Japan exported 4.42 million vehicles in 2023, up 16% from a year earlier, while...
GM made $10B last year despite autoworkers strike, says it will bring back plug-in hybrids to US
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' net income rose 12% last year despite losing more than $1 billion when many of its plants were shut down by a six-week autoworkers' strike. The company also announced that it will bring back some plug-in gas-electric hybrids as electric vehicle sales growth slows. ...
