Depending on the technology, plug-in hybrids can run in full electric mode for 50 to 60 km. Beyond that, when the batteries are discharged, the combustion engine takes over. The carbon emissions of plug-in hybrids can therefore be reduced compared to non-plug-in hybrids, and even more so...
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Last year, Honda announced that it was developing a new plug-in hybrid and a new electric car. It then revealed that the plug-in hybrid would use the same platform as the2017 Clarity Fuel Cell, but there’s been plenty of speculation that both battery models would actually be variants of...
Still, PHEVs can make sense for people who typically have short daily commutes and have the ability to plug in overnight at home. The more frequently you can recharge your PHEV, the more fuel-efficient it will be. Here are three of Edmunds editors' favorite plug-in hybrids. No...
plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrids, like the Chevrolet Volt, have both a gasoline and an electric motor and can be recharged from an outlet, allowing them to drive longer distances using only the electric motor. Conversely, the fully electric vehicles, such as the ...