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Jeep to study traditional hybrids as demand zooms for alternatives to plug-ins, EVs

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The Jeep Avenger compact crossover, seen here at its Sept. 26 unveiling in Tokyo, will be the American brand’s first full electric offering in Japan, a market where hybrid vehicles command more than half the passenger vehicle market, but EVs still less than 2 percent. (HANS GREIMEL)
September 26, 2024 01:53 PM

TOKYO — Jeep will consider traditional hybrids as a more cost-effective alternative to plug-ins and full electrics as it seeks to diversify its electrified lineup and tap surging demand for fuel-efficient gasoline-electric vehicles in the U.S. market.

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