Road Test: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid gets electrified by adding an 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged to provide 17 miles of pure electric motoring at up to 65 miles per hour.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid gets electrified by adding an 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged to provide 17 miles of pure electric motoring at up to 65 miles per hour.
At a recent Toyota event, we had the chance to take the discussion to a higher level and talk about corporate environmental impacts. but it does come back to the cars.
BMW has to take some of the credit/blame since it went way beyond introducing an electric vehicle; the Munich-based automaker introduced new electrified models, updates on current ones and essentially illustrated that its commitment to electrify its lineup was happening right now.
Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) stated that the Jeep Renegade plug-in hybrid (PHEV) would arrive in early 2020. In proof of that statement, Jeep unveiled a plug-in version of the Renegade on Tuesday at the Geneva Motor Show plus a surprise; a Jeep Compass PHEV.
Ford estimates the 26-mile all-electric range on the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium will handle the local driving needs for most people.
BMW continues its move forward to electrify its line-up with the official launch of the 2020 7-Series premium sedan that includes an all-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain.
The 2019 Ford Fusion Energi is going out with a bang. It’s a well-equipped PHEV that has all of the bells and whistles that you would expect on a luxury four-door sedan, but for the price of a compact car. The 2019 Ford Fusion Energi is going out with a bang. It’s a well-equipped PHEV that has all of the bells and whistles that you would expect on a luxury four-door sedan, but for the price of a compact car.
If you want to try an electric car, but have a limited budget, exploring the used EV market is the way to go.
Like last year, the 2018 Kia Optima PHEV is thousands of dollars less than other similar models in the segment including the Ford Fusion Energi.
The bottom line is FCA, often beat-up for not being as enthusiastic about electric drive, appears to have stealthily positioned itself to become one of the country’s leaders in electrification.