Road Test: 2020 Volvo S60 T8 AWD Plug-in Hybrid
Most of the coming Volvos will not be all-electric cars, but plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) like my recently tested 2020 Volvo S60 T8 E-AWD R-Design midsize sedan.
News: Hyundai Introduces 2021 Elantra Hybrid Online
The big news for Clean Fleet Report fans was the introduction of a first-ever hybrid model for Hyundai’s 2021 Elantra compact sedan with its promise of 50+ mpg.
Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
I recommend driving a hybrid like the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq when you are not able to plug in a car at all.
News: Dozen Greenest Cars of 2020 Named
The ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) uses its own methodology to determine the most environmentally friendly cars offered for sale. This year they picked 12 top candidates, including the expected electric cars (EVs), but also a variety of gasoline-electric hybrids, topped by the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
Road Test: 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
The 2019 Honda Clarity was designed as an electric vehicle, and the packaging of interior space for people and gear shows, rivaling compact crossovers. The interior, which seats up to five adults, is made with eco-friendly materials.
Road Test: 2020 Toyota Prius Hybrid
So, what’s new for 2020 Toyota Prius? Well, there’s a new top-level model called the Limited.
Personal: My Chevy Volt—10,000 Miles=50 Gallons
Beyond the incredible fuel economy, 10 grand of miles has reinforced my long-held opinion about the Chevrolet Volt, one established when I first drove a Gen. 1 Volt when they were launched. While not a sports car, the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, coupled with the torque from its twin electric motors, turn the Volt into a sporty hatch.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
The 2019 Toyota Mirai uses a fuel cell with a battery. You can view on a screen where the energy comes from and where it’s going as it switches back and forth between them.
Flash Drive: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Hybrid
Our 2019 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e Hybrid was rated at 52 mpg city/48 highway/50 combined, only a two-mpg deficit compared to the standard Prius and four-to-six mpg less than the stingy Prius Eco.
Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e
The 2019 BMW 745e combines the inline, 280-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with an 111-horsepower eDrive electric motor and a 10.3 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a potent 389 total horsepower. That’s good for a 4.9-second zero-to-60 sprint.