Topic: hybrid vehicles
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Honda Revives Acura RDX as a Next-Gen Hybrid
Honda is launching a next-generation hybrid Acura RDX and an all-electric Acura RSX this year, marking a strategic shift towards electrification. The company has adjusted its EV roadmap, discontinuing some models and delaying others, in response to cooling market demand and a new focus on balanci...
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Ford Shifts Focus to Hybrids After EV Strategy Falls Short
Ford is shifting its strategy to prioritize hybrid and extended-range electric vehicle production after incurring over $12 billion in losses from its electric vehicle division, aiming for these models to make up half of its global sales by 2030. The company is reallocating billions from unprofita...
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Survey: Electric Vehicles Still a Niche Market in the US
Only 7% of U.S. car buyers plan to purchase an electric vehicle next, a 40% increase from last year, but gasoline engines remain the dominant preference at 61%. The U.S. lags behind other major markets like China and Germany in EV adoption, partly due to federal policy changes and a significant l...
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Ford Halts F-150 Lightning, Launches Energy Storage Venture
Ford has paused production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning to shift resources toward building more gasoline and hybrid models, marking a strategic pullback from its initial major EV commitment. The company will now focus on developing more affordable vehicles and a new range-extended electric...
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Jeep 4xe Hybrids Bricked by Software Update
A software update for Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles caused unexpected power loss and operational failures, stranding drivers in various locations after installation. Stellantis has withdrawn the faulty update and released a corrective patch, advising affected owners to avoid hybrid or electric modes...
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Honda Axes Acura ZDX EV Amid Broader Rollback
Honda has canceled the Acura ZDX EV, reflecting an industry trend of scaling back electrification plans due to shifting consumer demand and market conditions. The ZDX, developed with General Motors, offered a 325-mile range and was discontinued despite production preparations to better align the ...
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Stellantis Axes Ram 1500 REV Amid Slowing Electric Truck Demand
Stellantis has canceled the all-electric Ram 1500 REV due to cooling demand in the electric truck segment and a lack of strong federal incentives. The company will repurpose the REV name for the Ramcharger, a range-extended electric vehicle that combines a gasoline engine with electric propulsion...
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Stellantis Absorbs $26B in EV Strategy Overhaul Costs
Stellantis is absorbing $26.2 billion in costs, reflecting a major industry recalibration as automakers reassess electric vehicle strategies amid shifting market and regulatory demands. The policy environment changed dramatically after the 2024 election, with the elimination of consumer EV incent...
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Ford's AI Assistant Arrives This Year, Level 3 Autonomy by 2028
Ford is developing an in-house AI voice assistant for 2026 and targeting hands-free, eyes-off Level 3 autonomous driving by 2028, aiming to make these advanced features more affordable. The company is pivoting its strategy to focus on attainable driver-assist technology and a new electric vehicle...
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Peugeot's Next Car Has a Square Steering Wheel Like a Game Controller
Peugeot is introducing the Polygon concept with a radical square Hypersquare steering wheel, enabled by steer-by-wire technology, to preview the next-generation 208 hatchback. The concept, debuting in November, will feature a 21-inch floating display and is expected to influence the production mo...
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Volvo Fixes EX90 SUV Bugs With Major Software Update
Volvo has released a major software and hardware update for its EX90 SUV to fix technical issues like unresponsive screens and malfunctioning driver assistance systems that delayed its launch. The update introduces an 800-volt architecture for faster charging and uses Nvidia's Drive AGX Orin chip...
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China Bans Concealed EV Door Handles
China will ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles starting January 1st, requiring mechanical release handles on all vehicles sold in the country to improve emergency egress. The regulation follows safety incidents, including a fatal crash where a Xiaomi SUV's electronic handles failed, t...
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