Michael Coates | January 17, 2013 | Clean Fleet Articles, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, Top 10 The ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) has been singling out the greenest vehicles for a decade and a half, so their list is eagerly awaited for those focused on...
Plug-in hybrids are "the most misunderstood powertrain," said Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. "But it's really a good choice for a lot of people if they understand what they're getting into."Hannah Lutz...
Also:5- to 10-Year-Old Vehicles Ranked by Reliability According to Consumer Reports In the latest report, fully electric vehicles continue to prove a bit more reliable than plug-in hybrids, but less reliable than conventional hybrids and ICE-powered vehicles. Cars—a category that includes ...
Power source: Plug-in hybrid | Leasing from: £338pcm We’ve driven quite a few plug-in hybrids over the years but none have ever seemed to manage their electrical resources better than the Ford Kuga. Its relatively huge 14.4kWh lithium allows for a theoretical 35 miles of zero-emission...
To give you an idea: in 2022, we were number sixteen on the list of the world's largest car manufacturers, and in 2021, BYD wasn’t even in the top 20. With 1.25 million vehicles sold in the first half of 2023, BYD is now the world's largest manufacturer of plug-in hybrids and...
TOP 3 车辆电动化 不是你想像的那么简单! 汽车製造商正採取多种途径以实现「绿色汽车(green car)」,这些方法包括全电动车,以及不同配方的混合动力或是微混合动力(microhybrids)车辆;但无论是哪一种,恐怕在短时间内都无法成为主流技术,主要是因为在可见的未来,车用电池体积还是太大、重量太重,而且价格高昂又不...
Refreshed for 2020, the Hyundai Ioniq lineup is dedicated to efficiency. It comes in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric versions, and in various levels of specification. Hybrids make 139 horsepower, use a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic, and get up to 58 mpg in combined driving. Plug-ins...
in California) now have10 pure electric vehiclesto choose from–and 2014 promises and expanded roster of choices. I had the opportunity this year to sample more than half of those available. Add in plug-in hybrids and the list of EV choices almost doubles, while traditional hybrids, clean ...
eDrive Technology:The BMW eDrive technology is present in all BMW i-models and plug-in hybrids. All eDrive cars utilize a high-performance lithium-ion battery for carrying energy and a built-in cooling mechanism. This helps in increasing productivity and serviceability. ...
Why the Volkswagen Sport Coupe Concept GTE matters: The concept represents VW's future design language. VW is now into plug-in hybrids. And it's exploring ways to work the driver's mood and attentiveness into the driving equation. Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce: a race car with license pl...