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Hybrid and electric vehicles can decrease your carbon footprint and meet your driving needs with long ranges and efficient electrified powertrains.

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Fluctuations in gas prices can often shift your priorities to focus on operating costs, and regulations are requiring progressive increases in fuel economy for new vehicles, encouraging the development of thrifty cars and alternative powertrains. As a result, hybrid, plug-in, and pure-electric cars are showing up in almost all vehicle categories, cutting energy costs and reducing petroleum... consumption.

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Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act

The IRS is compiling a list of model-year cars that manufacturers say are now eligible under a new EV tax credit structure.

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Some Teslas and Leased EVs Qualify for Full Electric Vehicle Tax Credit in 2023

Additional rules around which vehicles qualify for the $7,500 tax credit are coming in March, so act fast if there’s a car you want to buy.

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2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Electric SUV Proves Pleasant, Refined

Tasteful new model eschews ‘look at me’ EV conventions.

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Best Hybrid Cars From Consumer Reports' Tests

These hybrid sedans and hatchbacks are the most fuel-efficient and reliable models from Consumer Reports' testing..

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