Extended-range hybrids reveal a hidden advantage — and it's not about range
Extended-range hybrids are gaining ground as an alternative to pure EVs and plug-in hybrids, revealing unexpected advantages over recent years.

Rivian’s second-quarter net loss narrowed to $837 million from $1.1 billion a year earlier. Deliveries rose 14 percent to 12,194 vehicles.
Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Chile — where EVINKA operates
Extended-range hybrids are gaining ground as an alternative to pure EVs and plug-in hybrids, revealing unexpected advantages over recent years.
Chinese giant Chery will inject capital into KGM through convertible bonds, potentially gaining a direct stake in the South Korean brand.
The new Xpeng G9L, unveiled in China, enters the large-SUV segment and eyes a market where the brand has been gaining ground in Colombia.
The Olinia 1 is built for city trips and charges from a standard outlet. It reaches the market in 2027 at just over US$8,000.
The update adopts the WLTC test methodology, reflecting real-world driving, and allows per-kilometre cost comparisons across petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles.
The global plug-in vehicle market and its makers
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The EV maker's vehicle registrations in the region showed sharp contrasts last month, with France and Denmark posting strong double-digit gains while demand in Norway crashed and Sweden declined significantly.
Standard hybrids captured 22 percent of California’s 864,848 first-half registrations. EVs had 16 percent and plug-in hybrids had 2.3 percent.
Norway's battery-electric car share increased to 97.6% in July despite overall passenger car registrations remaining almost unchanged year-on-year. Toyota led the monthly brand rankings, while Xpeng climbed to third place…
Grundon Waste Management has expanded its electric truck fleet with four DAF XD Electric refuse collection vehicles. The company now operates ten battery-electric trade waste trucks and plans to add…
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