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...
BYD is 124,077 EVs away from surpassing Tesla and if you include plug-in hybrids, they have surpassed Tesla. Tesla remains ahead of BYD through the first nine months of 2024. The EV leader has delivered 1,293,656 vehicles so far this year, compared to BYD’s EV sales of 1,169,579...
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...
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 match the Hybrid’s power rating and offer an estimated 29 miles of electric driving ...
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids have so far fizzled with rank-and-file consumers, due to a familiar trio of obstacles: high cost, short pure-electric driving ranges, and long recharging times. And yet among this year's Top 10 Tech Cars, one model did stake a bold new claim for the...
(245 hp) 4-cylinder engines available. Both hybrids make 188 horsepower, with the Fusion Hybrid returning 42 mpg in combined driving and the plug-in providing 26 miles of electric range before running on gasoline. Trunk space ranges from 8.2 cubic-feet to 16 cubic-feet, and thisForddoes ...
10 Best EnginesA Diverse Lot Plug-In HybridsBest Bets for 2015 Michael Coates Michael Coates is the Editor & Publisher of Clean Fleet Report and an internationally recognized expert in the field of automotive environmental issues. He has been an automotive editor and writer for more than three ...
Mazda is turning to hybrids in the face of a green future. Here's how that will shape the crossover market. ByRyan Callahan Nov 23, 2024 Why The Joint Venture Between Mazda And Toyota Makes Sense The CX-50 Hybrid is not the only result of Mazda's relationship with Toyota. There's mo...
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 ...
August was a high-water mark for some of the pure electric cars, plug-in hybrids and diesels, stoking hopes that these alternatives were starting to gain traction.