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EVs and hybrids drive 18% of car sales, doubling market share since 2021

by Samantha Fields
Nov 29, 2023
Price dips and and an expansion of models to choose from contributed to the boost in third-quarter purchases.
Some car companies, like Honda, are making more hybrid models available, says Stephanie Brinley at S&P Global Mobility.
Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images
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High gas prices haven't prompted a spike in EV sales. Besides, there's still an EV shortage.

by Andy Uhler
Mar 15, 2022
Analysts expect drivers to switch sooner or later. But pump prices alone won't drive them to.
While automakers are investing in alternative-fuel vehicles, they’re likely betting that the demand shift to electric vehicles will be more gradual.
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How easy is it to find an affordable, energy-efficient car? Depends where you live.

by Sean McHenry
Jun 23, 2021
Amy Harder at Breakthrough Energy describes her car-buying journey.
Amy Harder in her new car: a prius. "I like to joke that it's like going into the grocery store, saying you're going to find the most exciting ice cream flavor ever, and you come out with vanilla," said Harder.
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Ford lowers mileage rating on C-Max Hybrid

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 16, 2013
Ford will pay owners of the hybrid car after being sued for misleading customers.
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Detroit Auto Show: Big sales, new models

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 14, 2013
Facing ambitious new federal mileage standards, and higher gas prices, automakers are touting ‘fuel efficiency’ at the North American International Auto Show this week.
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Silent hybrid cars to get a soundtrack

by Eve Troeh
Jan 8, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking to pass a new rule that would require silent electric and hybrid cars to make more noise.
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Carmakers bet on green future

by Adam Allington
Dec 31, 2012
Makers of hybrid and electric cars are increasing their offerings in 2013 despite a somewhat disappointing roll-out of vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt.
Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally kisses the hood of the brand new all electric Ford Focus at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show on January 7, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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At L.A. Auto Show, a big star is a gas-powered engine

by David Weinberg
Nov 29, 2012
Several new electric and hybrid cars were introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but high prices are expected to keep alternative-fuel vehicles a small part of the market. Ford's shot at efficiency: a three-cylinder Fiesta.
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Final Note

Final note: Bad Karma at Fisker Automotive

by Sarah Gardner
Sep 26, 2012
The new Karma luxury hybrid is smarting from a series of bruising reviews over at Consumer Reports.
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Final Note

Ferrari to release a hybrid car

by Kai Ryssdal
May 29, 2012
It'll cost upwards of $850,000. So what's the payback period going to be?
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