Subaru Hybrid to Be Called Evoltis?
Subaru Corp. has received a U.S. trademark patent for the name Evoltis, which media reports speculate will adorn the carmaker’s first plug-in hybrid model due later this year.
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Subaru Corp. has received a U.S. trademark patent for the name Evoltis, which media reports speculate will adorn the carmaker’s first plug-in hybrid model when it’s launched later this year.
The patent was first reported by Car and Driver, which notes that the upcoming hybrid will help Subaru meet California’s zero-emission-vehicle rules. The plug-in is expected to use technology from Toyota Motor Corp., which owns 16% of Subaru.
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