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- 1Plug-in EV sales share rising across diverse countries by August 2026●Plug-in #EV share of new passenger-car sales/registrations around August 2026, counting BEVs + PHEVs/EREVs. The remarkab
Plug-in electric vehicles — battery-electric plus plug-in hybrids and extended-range models — are claimed to make up a striking share of new passenger-car sales and registrations around August 2026. Norway is approaching a near-total share, but observers note the more notable story is which other countries join it, spanning different continents, income levels, power grids and government policies.
- 2Toyota's 2028 Corolla could offer every powertrain type▼Toyota’s 2028 Corolla could bring gas, hybrid, PHEV and EV powertrains
Toyota's next-generation Corolla, expected around 2028, could be offered with a full range of powertrains including gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. Reports suggest the automaker plans to keep its best-selling compact competitive across markets by letting buyers choose their preferred technology rather than forcing a single drivetrain. The news is drawing attention from auto enthusiasts and industry watchers tracking how mainstream manufacturers balance EV transitions with continued demand for traditional engines.
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BYD has revealed the price and specifications of the Atto 2 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid small SUV priced from $24,990. The DM-i system pairs a petrol engine with electric drive for low fuel consumption and extended range, positioning the Atto 2 as an affordable option for buyers not ready to go fully electric. Attention is on how the pricing compares with rival hybrid compact SUVs.
- 4JAC T9 EV and PHEV pickups to be assembled in Kulim●JAC T9 EV and PHEV pickup trucks to be locally assembled in Kulim soon # cars # ckd # ckdev # ckdphev # electricpickuptr
JAC's T9 electric and plug-in hybrid pickup trucks are set to be assembled locally in Kulim, Malaysia, rather than imported fully built. The move, involving EV Plus and assembly partners Feytech, would make the T9 among the first electric pickups produced in the country, with local assembly expected to lower prices for Malaysian buyers.