Topic: hybrid technology
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2026 Honda Prelude Redefines Hybrid Performance
The 2026 Honda Prelude returns after 25 years as a hybrid technological showcase, starting at $43,000, featuring a 2.0-liter engine with a two-motor hybrid system producing 200 horsepower and achieving 44 mpg combined. Its standout feature is S+ Shift, which mimics an eight-speed transmission thr...
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Volvo's New American-Made Hybrids Are Range-Extended EVs
Volvo is developing a new generation of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) for the American market, which will be built at its South Carolina factory as a strategic response to market conditions. The vehicle is designed as an electric car first, with a gasoline engine acting only as a gener...
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Corvette ZR1X Hybrid Outruns Million-Dollar Supercars
Electrification is revolutionizing peak performance through hybrid technology, as seen in the Corvette ZR1X, which delivers supercar-level power and track dominance at a fraction of the cost of its rivals. The Corvette ZR1X combines a powerful gasoline V8 with a front electric motor, enabling sta...
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Honda Prelude Returns as a 200-HP Hybrid with Simulated Shifting
The Honda Prelude returns as a hybrid coupe after 25 years, featuring 200 horsepower and front-wheel drive, with a starting price of around $41,600 in Japan and expected US availability by late autumn. It offers a dynamic driving experience with 232 lb-ft of torque, a hybrid powertrain similar to...
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Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid: Pricing, Specs & Where to Buy
The Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid combines rugged performance with modern efficiency, offering a versatile option for both work and family use while catering to eco-conscious drivers. Unlike fully electric pick-ups, the Ranger PHEV targets markets with developing charging infrastructure, pairing a 2...
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In: Bigger Battery Enables All-Electric Daily Driving
The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 now comes exclusively with some form of electrification, including a familiar hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid EV with a redesigned powertrain. The plug-in hybrid features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 186 horsepower, paired with an eCVT that us...
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Beta Technologies Files for $825M IPO to Power Electric Aircraft
Beta Technologies has filed for an IPO seeking up to $825 million to advance its electric aircraft development, with a potential market valuation of $7.2 billion. The company, founded by CEO Kyle Clark in Vermont, has uniquely raised $1.15 billion without venture capital, relying on institutional...
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OMODA & JAECOO Debut Sustainable Mobility at EFMS 2025
OMODA & JAECOO served as the Golden Sponsor at EFMS 2025, reinforcing their commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and aligning with the UAE's environmental goals. The event featured the public debut of the JAECOO J7 SHS and the regional unveiling of the JAECOO J8 SHS, both showcasing...
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2025 Ferrari 296 Speciale: First Drive Review
The 2025 Ferrari 296 Speciale features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 hybrid powertrain producing 868 horsepower, enhanced with race-derived turbo mapping for increased output. It achieves a dry weight of 1,410 kilograms through extensive use of lightweight materials like titanium and nitrided steel, ...
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RACER Mailbag: Your December 31 Questions Answered
The RACER Mailbag addresses fan questions on motorsports, indicating that modern IndyCar team owners prefer the cost certainty of a single chassis supplier, unlike the diverse manufacturer landscape of the 1990s. For the 2028 IndyCar chassis, a fan suggestion to honor Dan Wheldon with a "DW28" de...
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Porsche 963: 4 Titles in 3 Years, But No Le Mans Victory
Porsche's 963 hybrid racing car has achieved multiple championships in IMSA and WEC since 2023 but has yet to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which Ferrari has dominated. The 963 generates 670 horsepower and competes in top-tier endurance series, contributing to a current golden age of hybrid protot...
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Ford to Run In-House Le Mans Team for 2027 Return
Endurance racing is seeing a major resurgence, highlighted by record-breaking attendance at events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and intensified competition in the Hypercar class. Ford has announced it will launch an in-house factory team to compete in the Hypercar class starting in 2027, joining ...
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America's New Nürburgring Rivalry: ZR1 vs. GTD
The Nürburgring, a historic German racetrack, has become a key testing ground where American automakers Ford and Chevrolet are now fiercely competing for lap time records. Ford broke the seven-minute barrier with the Mustang GTD, but Chevrolet later surpassed it with the hybrid Corvette ZR1X, set...
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Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric, gas vans
Grounded, a Detroit startup, pivoted from electric "van life" conversions to customizing modular mobile workspaces for commercial fleets, now serving both electric and gas-powered vans after GM discontinued BrightDrop and Ford scrapped its electric Transit. The company raised a $5 million seed ro...
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